Columbus in Platte County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
North Branch, Oregon Trail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
1. North Branch, Oregon Trail Marker
early pioneers
Erected 1927 by Platte Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Oregon Trail series lists.
Location. 41° 25.363′ N, 97° 22.122′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Nebraska, in Platte County. Marker is on 33rd Avenue (U.S. 30/81) near 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the Quincentenary Belltower at Pawnee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NE 68601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower (a few steps from this marker); United Methodist Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); St. Michael's Catholic Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named United Methodist Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's Catholic Church Bell (a few steps from this marker); St. Bernard Catholic Church Bell
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Also see . . .
1. Oregon National Historic Trail. (Submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Oregon-California Trails Association. (Submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
2. North Branch, Oregon Trail Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2012
3. North Branch, Oregon Trail Pioneer Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
