Red Cloud in Webster County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Red Cloud
1871 — 1971
The mainline of the Burlington and Missouri River Railway reached here in 1879, accelerating immigration from the East and abroad, bringing together a colorful variety of cultural heritages. During the 1880's Red Cloud served as a division center for the railroad. The architectural design of Webster Street was established during that prosperous time when many of the first frame and log structures were replaced by more elaborate buildings of brick and stone.
Red Cloud was the childhood home of Willa Cather and it is known throughout the world as the setting for her six Nebraska novels and numerous short stories. The pioneers she knew in the town and on the nearby farms live on in her writings.
Erected by Red Cloud Centennial Commission and Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 108.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1897.
Location. 40° 5.252′ N, 98° 31.171′ W. Marker is in Red Cloud, Nebraska, in Webster County. Marker is at the intersection of North Webster Street and 3rd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Webster Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Red Cloud NE 68970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Red Cloud Volunteer Fire Department Bell (a few steps from this marker); Cather Childhood Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cottonwood Tree - 1871 (about 500 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); 1871 Webster County 1971 (approx. ¼ mile away); Burlington Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); Willa Cather Memorial Prairie (approx. 5.8 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.