Nebraska City in Otoe County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Site of the Overland Trail

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 11, 2024

1. Site of the Overland Trail Marker

Inscription. Site of the Overland Trail
1846 - 1866

Erected 1911 by Otoe Chapter D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Overland Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 40° 40.598′ N, 95° 51.528′ W. Marker is in Nebraska City, Nebraska, in Otoe County. It is at the intersection of North 11th Street and Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south on North 11th Street. Located on NW corner of Otoe County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 Central Ave, Nebraska City NE 68410, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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 in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Otoe County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Masons of Nebraska Territory (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Church of Methodism in Nebraska (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church Original 1855 Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Church of Nebraska Methodism (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall (about 600 feet away); St. Mary's (about 700 feet away); Nebraska City High School and Junior High School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nebraska City.

Site of the Overland Trail Marker at Otoe County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 11, 2024

2. Site of the Overland Trail Marker at Otoe County Courthouse.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 11, 2024

3. Site of the Overland Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.