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
Gratefully dedicated to 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska and in the Platte River Valley. It is also 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: 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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Oregon-California Trails Association. (Submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
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 March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,422 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
