Near Doniphan in Hall County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Martin Brothers Historic Memorial
Erected to commemorate the Martin Brothers Incident of August 1864
Photographed by John Desaulniers, Jr., March 30, 2010
1. Martin Brothers Historic Memorial Marker
Nathaniel Martin, age 15, and Robert O. Martin, age 12, while fleeing from a war party of Sioux Indians were struck by two Indian arrows, one of which pinned the two boys together. They fell from their horse and were left for dead, but survived.
Incident happened approximately 800 feet from this point.
Martinville post office and stage station was located about a half a mile southwest from here.
Nathaniel Martin
Nov 22, 1848
May 22, 1928
Robert O. Martin
Dec 17, 1851
Mar 20, 1899
Erected 1965 by Hall County Historical Society, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1896.
Location. 40° 45.396′ N, 98° 29.57′ W. Marker is near Doniphan, Nebraska, in Hall County. It is at the intersection of South Alda Road and West Platte River Drive (County Route 9), on the left when traveling north on South Alda Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Doniphan NE 68832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Central Nebraska, in the Platte River Valley, and in Greater Grand Island. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Warren Historical Marker (approx. 5.1 miles away); Wood River Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles
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Regarding Martin Brothers Historic Memorial. The story of the Martin brothers is chronicled in Wayne C. Lee's book, Bad Men and Bad Towns, in the chapter entitled "Red Man versus White Man." Included are historic photographs of the Martin brothers, their parents, and their ranch.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. This page has been viewed 5,180 times since then and 119 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
