Ogallala in Keith County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Highways 26 and 92
The Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 9, 2011
1. Highways 26 and 92 Marker
U.S. Highway 26 and Nebraska Highway 92 were designated as Nebraska’s first scenic and historic byway in 1998. The byway begins in Ogallala and goes north and west past Lake McConaughy to Scottsbluff-Gering and the Wyoming border.
Through the Nebraska Panhandle, Highways 26 and 92 follow portions of the historic emigrant and Pony Express trails of the Great Platte River Road. The Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway links such noted trail landmarks as Ash Hollow, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Chimney Rock, and Scott’s Bluff.
Erected by Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.
Location. 41° 7.529′ N, 101° 43.177′ W. Marker is in Ogallala, Nebraska, in Keith County. Marker is on North Spruce Street near West Second Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 North Spruce Street, Ogallala NE 69153, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); California Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Union Pacific (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mormon Trail (within
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More about this marker. This marker is no. 10 for the Historic Walk of Fame in Ogallala, NE.
Also see . . . The Stunning Nebraska Drive That Is One Of The Best Road Trips You Can Take In America. Only In Your State website entry (Submitted on May 17, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 9, 2011
2. Highways 26 and 92 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
