Valentine in Cherry County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Centennial Hall
Built 1897
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026
1. Centennial Hall Marker
Oldest High School Bldg. in Nebraska
A living memorial
in memory of
Maxine Allard
for her dedication to the
education of our children
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 42° 52.516′ N, 100° 32.829′ W. Marker is in Valentine, Nebraska, in Cherry County. It is at the intersection of Macomb Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Macomb Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Macomb 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 of this marker: Colburn Park (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Roll of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial Honored Dead (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Y. Mears Cabin (approx. half a mile away); DeWitty (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valentine.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026
2. Educator Maxine Allard Marker
Adjoining the Centennial Hall marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026
3. Centennial Hall and Markers
Markers are near the flagpole
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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
