Near Fairbury in Jefferson County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Oregon Trail
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 27, 2025
1. The Oregon Trail Marker
The Oregon Trail passed 250 feet west of this point. Colonies of patriotic Americans followed this route to gain possession of the Oregon country. The first colony starting from Independence, Missouri. In May 1842, the road was afterward a great highway to California, Utah and Colorado.
Erected 1912 by the State of Nebraska, School District No. 38, Jefferson County and the citizens of Fairbury.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1842.
Location. 40° 8.784′ N, 97° 7.466′ W. Marker is near Fairbury, Nebraska, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of 571st Avenue and 712th Road, on the left when traveling west on 571st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71195 571st Ave, Fairbury NE 68352, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska and in the Republican River Valley. It is also 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 in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jefferson County Pony Express Stations (approx. 3 miles away); Jefferson County Courthouse (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Oregon Trail (approx. 3.1 miles away); Jansen (approx. 3.2 miles away); Kit Carson Col. John Fremont
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Also see . . .
1. Oregon Trail on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 5, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Oregon National Historic Trail (National Park Service). (Submitted on November 5, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 27, 2025
2. The Oregon Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
