Oshkosh in Garden County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Morris Hotel
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2023
1. Morris Hotel Marker
In 1920, the building was originally a Buick-Chevy Agency operated by Lee Nigh. Dr. George H. Morris, Sr., built this building so Mr. Nigh could have a place for his business, and because Dr. Morris wanted to own a Buick. In 1921, Dr. Morris built the second floor on the original building adding hotel rooms and calling it the Morris Hotel.
The west part of the Morris Hotel was built in 1926. The entrance to the rooms was on the south side of the building. In 1927 Barclay Resler bought the lease. When Barclay went off to college in 1928, his mother took over the management of the hotel.
Roy Hensley bought the downstairs Lee Nigh Buick-Chevy agency in 1927, and moved the business down to the old Rhiley building.
Dr. Morris built the front part of the hotel in 1929, so it now had two entrances, the new one being on Main Street.
Mrs. Resler left the hotel in 1947 and Dr. Morris' daughter took over as the manager. In 1981, Dr. Harry T. Mills purchased the Morris Hotel from Toy Shaheen. Dr. Mills rented out the rooms during goose-hunting season.
In 1998, Lawrence and Rebecca Gette purchased the building from Doc and Shirley Mills.
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Erected 2014 by Old Town Project and 2010 Garden County Centennial Planning Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 41° 24.303′ N, 102° 20.673′ W. Marker is in Oshkosh, Nebraska, in Garden County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and West Avenue C (Robinson Avenue), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. The marker is mounted directly on the subject building, on the right side of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Main Street, Oshkosh NE 69154, United
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2023
2. Morris Hotel Marker
The marker is on the right side of the front/east entrance.
Regionally, this marker is in the Nebraska Panhandle. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High 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: Original Campbell Drug (here, next to this marker); Chase Hardware (a few steps from this marker); Williams Hotel and Original Garden County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Consumers Public Power Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nebraska State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Bar and Pool Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Pool Hall and Bowling Alley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oshkosh.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2023
3. Morris Hotel (east/front elevation)
Dr. Morris built the front part of the hotel in 1929.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2023
4. Morris Hotel (southeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
