Valentine in Cherry County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

David Y. Mears Cabin

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026

1. David Y. Mears Cabin Marker

Inscription.

Constructed by
David Y. Mears - 1882

Reconstructed by
Georgia Y. Lord - 1982

Erected by Cherry County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 42° 52.096′ N, 100° 33.043′ W. Marker is in Valentine, Nebraska, in Cherry County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 83) north of C Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north. Marker and Cabin are on the Cherry County Historical Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 South Main Street, Valentine NE 69201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sand Hills

and in the Niobrara Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

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 walking distance

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of this marker: DeWitty (a few steps from this marker); Colburn Park (approx. half a mile away); Korean War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); World War Roll of Honor (approx. half a mile away); War Memorial Honored Dead (approx. half a mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Centennial Hall (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valentine.

David Y. Mears Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026

2. David Y. Mears Cabin and Marker

Marker near chimney base

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.