Near David City in Butler County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Site of Savannah

Shinn’s Ferry

Photographed by Bob Pasonault, December 19, 2010

1. The Site of Savannah Plaque

Inscription. Butler County was organized in 1868. The site of Savannah, the first county seat (1869-72) was located one half mile west and two and one half miles north of this point.

Shinn’s Ferry, established in 1858 directly north of this point proved to be the only successful ferry operating between the forks and the mouth of the Platte River, during the early travel westward.

Erected by David City Chapter, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 41° 20.22′ N, 97° 8.348′ W. Marker is near David City, Nebraska, in Butler County. It is on Road 41 close to Road M, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellwood NE 68624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shinn's Ferry (here, next to this marker); Built in 1900 as The Boston Studio (approx. 5.7 miles away); T. B. Myers Building (approx. 5.7 miles away); Wolfe Building (approx. 5.7 miles away); North Side of the Square (approx. 5.8 miles away); Schweser's (approx. 5.8 miles away); To the Pioneers of Butler County (approx. 5.8 miles away); Thorpe Opera House (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in David City.

The Site of Savannah Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bob Pasonault, December 19, 2010

2. The Site of Savannah Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2023, by Bob Pasonault of Columbus, Nebraska. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2010, by Bob Pasonault of Columbus, Nebraska. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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