Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Nebraska State Historical Society
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
1. The Nebraska State Historical Society Marker
In 1878 public-spirited citizens, led by former governor Robert W. Furnas, organized the Nebraska State Historical Society. The legislature designated the Society a state institution in 1883 and began providing financial support.
The Society's offices, library, and museum occupied various Lincoln locations until 1953, including the old university library (present Architecture Hall) and the state capitol. This building, designed by Lincoln architect Ellery Davis and funded by a special tax levy, opened in 1953. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 436.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 40° 49.012′ N, 96° 41.995′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. It is on R. Street just west of 16th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lincoln NE 68508, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: RHO Chapter House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lewis-Syford House (approx. Ό mile away); Mammuthus Columbi (approx. Ό mile away); Mueller Tower at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (approx. Ό mile away); The University of Nebraska (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pershing Rifles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Site of St. Paul Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln's Founding Block (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
2. Nebraska State Historical Society
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
