Following his U.S. Navy service during WWII, Marvin was a member of The American Legion for over 70 years and Alice was active in The American Legion Auxiliary. As patriotic, inspirational educators, they encouraged citizenship as students . . . — — Map (db m312336) HM
In commemoration of the men of Boyd County
who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War
Robert L. Wills Finn L. Nelson Frank H. Bergstrom
Frank Joseph Carroll Lynn Stockwell Floyd Earl Clute
Karl Schumann William L. Whidden . . . — — Map (db m312315) WM
On this day the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean camped on the bank of the Missouri River at the base of a river landmark near here, now called The Tower. Clark wrote, Capt Lewis & my Self walked up to the top which forms a Cone and . . . — — Map (db m181800) HM
FLIGHT CREW
Capt. Stanley J. Meadows, C-47 Pilot
Capt. Robert K. "Bud" Bohle, C-47 Co-Pilot
Sgt. Orson H. Hutslar, C-47 Crew Chief
PASSENGERS
Capt. Leslie B. Roberts, Flight Surgeon
F/O John F. Albert
2nd Lt. William F. . . . — — Map (db m312356) WM
On August 3, 1944, a C-47 transport carrying twenty-eight men of the U.S. Army Air Forces crashed in a ravine six miles southwest of Naper during a severe storm. There were no survivors. It was the largest single military air disaster in Nebraska . . . — — Map (db m70623) HM
[Armed Services Emblems]
★ Killed/Missing During Service
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Adams Bill D Adams Jack H Adams John B Adams L Dean Adams Louis C Ahlers Walter E Alford Douglas C Alford William R Alford William T . . . — — Map (db m312314) WM
Ainsworth Army Air Field, completed on November 30, 1942, was a satellite of Rapid City Army Air Field and under command of the Second Air Force. The field was one of eleven Army Air Force training bases built in Nebraska during World War II. The . . . — — Map (db m77760) HM
Lakeland High School was constructed 20 miles south of this site by ranchers from several rural school districts during the summer of 1934. School began that September with 11 students. Constructed of prairie sod, with a sod roof supported by pole . . . — — Map (db m9623) HM
Like many Nebraska communities, Long Pine's history is tied to railroad development. When the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley line arrived in 1881, Long Pine became a bustling railroad town. The Chicago & North Western Railroad (CNW) built a . . . — — Map (db m182061) HM
The first ranch in this area was set up on the Niobrara River about five miles south of here in 1877. E. S. Newman established his ranch to sell cattle to the government for delivery to the Indians at the Pine Ridge Agency to the north.
The . . . — — Map (db m9622) HM
This natural valley extending east and west across the Sandhills became known as Survey Valley after the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad surveyed a prospective line from ONeill to Alliance in 1887. No rails were ever laid. On January 19, . . . — — Map (db m178711) HM
This arched cantilever truss bridge, connected in the center with a single pin, is the only one of its kind in the United States. It was built in 1932 by the Department of Public Works and named by the local citizenry in honor of Governor Charles . . . — — Map (db m70625) HM
Oldest High School Bldg. in Nebraska
A living memorial
in memory of
Maxine Allard
for her dedication to the
education of our children — — Map (db m312421) HM
This land was donated to the
CITY OF VALENTINE in 1986
by Frank & Harriet Colburn and is
hereby named
COLBURN PARK
and it[s] purpose being for the use
of the elderly citizens &
various civic organizations of
Valentine & the . . . — — Map (db m312403) HM
Deer Park Hotel was located near this site. Established in 1880, the roadhouse was a large building made of native logs. It was built just opposite the Niobrara River from the Fort Niobrara cantonment. The fort, also established in 1880, served . . . — — Map (db m313353) HM
Spread out along the North Loup River west of here, DeWitty, later known as Audacious, was the largest and longest-lasting African American settlement in rural Nebraska. The settlers, including former slaves who had fled to Canada before the . . . — — Map (db m312383) HM
When a Sioux Indian reservation was established north of here in Dakota Territory in 1878, early settlers in the region grew fearful of attack. They requested military protection, and in 1880 Fort Niobrara was built a few miles east of present-day . . . — — Map (db m77753) HM
For Those That Served
In The
Korean War
January 1, 1947
January 27, 1961
[Armed Services Emblems]
[★ - Killed in Action or Died in Service]
Adams, Donald E. Adams, Jack B. Adams, Merle D. Ahrens, . . . — — Map (db m312570) HM
For Those That Served
In The
Vietnam War
January 28, 1961
May 7, 1975
[Armed Service Emblems]
[★ - Killed in Action or Died in Service]
Aeschliman, Darwin W.
Aeschliman, Richard L.
Ahrens, Dennis . . . — — Map (db m312609) WM
Dedicated to the memory of All Area Veterans.
Inscribed here are the names of those veterans
from this area who made the supreme sacrifice
in defense of the freedoms we all cherish
[Dedicated] November 11, 1984
World War I . . . — — Map (db m312531) HM
Honoring those from Cherry Co[unty]
who served in the Second World War
Dedicated June 28, 2003
Carl G. Abercrombie
Donald L. Abraham
Ruth Ahlf
Leonard H. Alder
Donald J. Allard
Walter W. Allard
Albert Allen . . . — — Map (db m312633) HM
In honor and memory of those
who served in the World War
World War Veterans
[★ Killed or Died in Service]
[Column 1]
Adams, Harvey
Adams, John Phillip
Adair, Carl Geoffrey
Albrechtsen, Kai
Allard, Carl Allen . . . — — Map (db m312448) WM
At 10:45 a.m. on February 5, 1944, 1st Lt. John B. Beatty of Sandusky, OH, and 2d Lt. Earnest W. Fanslau of Mantua, NJ took to the air from the Ainsworth Army Air Field in two P-47 "Thunderbolt" fighter planes for an instrument training flight. Lt. . . . — — Map (db m77754) HM
The Early Years 1875-1881 Welcome to Atkinson a city of 1,462 as of 2019 census and thank you for visiting Railroad Park. The Railroad played an important role in establishing our city. This picnic pavilion is on the west end of . . . — — Map (db m191594) HM
Atkinson celebrated its Diamond Anniversary in August 1940 and The Atkinson Graphic newspaper published numerous articles describing meetings of various local clubs which were organizing activities leading up to the late summer event. In the June . . . — — Map (db m191595) HM
Near here was the scene of some of Nebraskas earliest experiments with flight in a heavier-than-air vehicle. Sometime before late 1907, Martin P. Savidges sons set out to construct a flying machine.
They began by studying hawks, then went . . . — — Map (db m101688) HM
One of the most colorful leaders in the early development of Nebraska was General John O'Neill, founder of O'Neill. After leading several ill-fated raids against British military posts in Canada 1866-1871, O'Neill lost his leading position in the . . . — — Map (db m9632) HM
The Irish were a major immigrant group contributing to the settlement of Nebraska. Speaking the English language, they blended into the population and were found in many communities. However, due to ancient animosities with Britain, some of them . . . — — Map (db m179200) HM
Originally the entire responsibility for highways in Nebraska rested with the counties. In 1917 the Legislature accepted the provisions of a federal law and appropriated money to match federal funds for highway construction. This act marked the . . . — — Map (db m182016) HM
In the late nineteenth century the U. S. Coast & Geodetic Survey undertook measurements to determine the nations physical shape with absolute accuracy. This survey initially involved two triangulation networks. One survey stretched from coast to . . . — — Map (db m181892) HM
The first Page School was a small sod building located ½ mile south of Page and was erected in 1883. It was open for seven years. In 1891, a large 2-story wooden schoolhouse was erected on the block west of the Page Park. In 1892, the students put . . . — — Map (db m181975) HM
Before you is a settlement success story resulting from the Homestead Act of 1862 and the Timber Culture Act of 1873.
David A. and Kate E. (Blakely) Clopton came to Keya Paha county from Jefferson, Iowa in 1884. They homesteaded just south of . . . — — Map (db m237138) HM
Keya Paha County, organized at a special election January 20, 1885, was created from that part of Brown County lying north of the Niobrara River. Its name comes from Ke-ya Pa-ha Wakpi or Turtle Hill River, the Lakota Indian designation for . . . — — Map (db m237246) HM
Dedicated to the memory of our men from Keya Paha County who served their country in the Civil War, the Spanish War, and Great World War that Liberty shall not perish from the Earth. World War Antrim, Benj. R. Austin, Warren . . . — — Map (db m237257) WM
Dedicated to the memory of the Men and Women from Keya Paha County who served their county, that Liberty shall not perish from the Earth World War II Adams Everett V. • Adkinson Charles L. • ☆Alexander Charles H. • . . . — — Map (db m237274) WM
The first Keya Paha County Fair was held in September 1898. Ever since, the center of the fairs activities has been the Barn Dance. The current fairground was purchased in 1921. A new dance hall was approved in 1929 and built by Fred Taylor. The . . . — — Map (db m179183) HM
On August 27, 1804, the expedition set up camp for four days just downstream from here. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark invited some local Sioux bands "...to council with us at a Bluff Called the Calumet..."
Three days later, here on . . . — — Map (db m315943) HM
While lost and searching for missing horses, George Shannon had missed many adventures and some wonderful food as soon as the men found Shannon, they were eager to share their stories. During those sixteen days, the men were feasting on fish and . . . — — Map (db m313300) HM
Over time, the Missouri River has chosen many paths. With the settlement of the Great Plains came the need to restrict the river's meandering. As development increased, the demand for flood risk reduction, navigable waterways, safe water supplies, . . . — — Map (db m315949) HM
In the 125 years since Crofton was founded, the United States and its communities have changed dramatically. Even with industrialization and advancements in education and technology, there remain certain constants in our lives. Crofton is a . . . — — Map (db m312995) HM
Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail, National Park Service
In 1804-1806, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery on an epic journey. Charged by President Thomas Jefferson to find a water route to the Pacific . . . — — Map (db m315938) HM
During the summer of 1804, the river below looked very different. Unlike today's course controlled by dams and dikes, the Missouri River that Lewis and Clark knew flowed wild and erratic . Strong currents floated branches embedded logs, submerged . . . — — Map (db m315940) HM
On its journey to the Pacific Ocean the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near here on September 2, 1804. At this camp the explorers imagination and knowledge of military fortifications misled them into concluding that sand ridges and mounds left . . . — — Map (db m181799) HM
George Shannon was reunited with the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the group traveled onward to present-day North Dakota. Private John Newman was caught speaking in mutinous tones an attempt to subvert the discipline and loyalty of other members . . . — — Map (db m181894) HM
..came to the mouth of the Qui courre (rapid) this river Comes roleing its Sands whuch (is corse) into Missouris from the SW by W... it does not rise high when it Does it Spreds over a large Surface, and is not navagable....
Captain William . . . — — Map (db m311993) HM
"4th of September Tuesday 1804 a verry cold wind from SouthE. by S. we set out early proceeded on"
[Map showing entire Corps of Discovery route and location of Niobrara State Park along that route]
[Bas reliefs of] . . . — — Map (db m312279) HM
In 1846, some 65 Mormon families with 150 wagons were
headed West along the north shore of the Platte River.
Somewhere between present-day Columbus and Genoa, a
government agent contacted them to harvest some grain
planted by white laborers . . . — — Map (db m312189) HM
Seen through Ponca eyes, the original prairie environment was a cherished sea of grasses and plants. Together, with the buffalo, we kept the prairie healthy. Buffalo herds would graze the vast landscape, and our people would collect different types . . . — — Map (db m192598) HM
Fur traders had already traveled the region some years before
the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-06. Trader Juan Munier
claimed to have discovered the Ponca living on the Niobrara in
1789, but Pierre and Paul Mallet probably visited the . . . — — Map (db m312296) HM
In contrast to the village earthlodge, the tipi was a light and portable shelter. It was a kind of seasonal, second home. Constructed of slender wooden poles and buffalo hide, tipis were pitched in a circular arrangement during the bison hunt and . . . — — Map (db m192656) HM
Excerpt from William Clark's Field Notes for September 4, 1804.
"A verry cold wind from South E. by S. We set out early-proceeded on to the mouth of a Small Creek in the bend of the
L.S. Called (Sand) white line [lime] at 1½ miles furthr . . . — — Map (db m312183) HM
George Shannon was in St. Louis in 1810 when he was authorized to travel to Pennsylvania to assist historian Nicholas Biddle in editing the Lewis and Clark journals. While working on the journals, Shannon decided he would like to study law. Shannon . . . — — Map (db m181895) HM
LAND MANAGEMENT
As a Natural Legacy
Demonstration Site,
Niobrara State Park
showcases land
management techniques
landowners can use to
provide good wildlife
habitat on their land. These
techniques include eastern
red cedar tree . . . — — Map (db m311982) HM
[east side]Newell Knight Born Sept. 13, 1800 Died Jan. 11, 1847 A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Erected in loving appreciation of our father who died during the hardships of the Mormon exodus . . . — — Map (db m312700) HM
Established in 1856 at the confluence of the Niobrara and
Missouri rivers, the town of Niobrara has actually had three
homes." The first settlement, about 2 miles east of here
grew up around a building known as "Old Cabin." When the
Indians . . . — — Map (db m312294) HM
This building was constructed in 1936 by the Indian Emergency Conservation Work (IECW) force. Like the Civilian Conservation Corps, the IECW was part of the country's New Deal program aimed at providing economic relief during the Great Depression. . . . — — Map (db m192597) HM
Back in the day, our people lived in villages comprised of earthlodges. We called the lodges maithi, and they were set beside our gardens and crops. These dwellings were constructed by women, though men sometimes helped to cut and carry in the . . . — — Map (db m192655) HM
After a tragic history of forced relocation and land loss many tribes began coming together in the mid-20th century for intertribal gatherings. It was here that each tribe's long history of seasonal dances and sacred ceremonies culminated in a new . . . — — Map (db m192596) HM
Things did not improve for the Ponca. Disease and homesickness
still plagued them. During the winter of 1878-79, Chief Standing
Bear's son died. He wanted to be buried in Nebraska. With a small
band, the chief slipped away and headed North to . . . — — Map (db m312299) HM
For thousands of years our people depended upon the buffalo. We ate its meat, used its hides for our homes and clothing, its horns to make spoons, and our children even used the buffalo's ribs to make winter sleds. Every part of the animal was . . . — — Map (db m192600) HM
Conditions became so bad for the Poncas that by 1876
Washington had to act. Congress authorized $25,000 to move
the tribe to Indian Territory, "if they consented to go." Eight
chiefs went to select a new reservation site. They refused . . . — — Map (db m312195) HM
maN zhaN (the land) is xube' (sacred) to the Ponca People as is Ni' (water). Following forced removal of the Ponca Tribe to Oklahoma, the tribe split into two groups. The members that stayed in Oklahoma are now referred to . . . — — Map (db m192657) HM
Termed one of the most developed North American Indian
civilizations, the Poncas derive from the Middle Mississippi
Culture and are related to the Osage, Kansas, Quapaw and
Omaha. Their main villages occupied what is now Knox County.
Never . . . — — Map (db m312191) HM
This has been the homeland of the Ponca Indians since earliest recorded history. In 1868 the federal government signed the Treaty of Fort Laramie, which transferred the land to the Sioux without the permission of the Ponca. Treaties made with the . . . — — Map (db m179194) HM
On the night of June 2, 1969, while on maneuvers in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam, the Australian aircraft carrier Melbourne was in collision with the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans. The impact cut the Evans in . . . — — Map (db m181893) HM WM
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the vast
wilderness of the Louisiana Purchase via the great Missouri
River and its tributaries all the way to the Pacific Ocean. As
they sailed, . . . — — Map (db m312185) HM
Seen through Native eyes, the land and water are alive. Rocks, trees, meadows, and rivers: all of these natural elements possess their own life spirit. In our culture, Mother Earth is a powerful force in everyday life. We believe that our people, . . . — — Map (db m192653) HM
Our villages and old trails were always located near rivers or streams. Waterways were the highways of days gone by, and we used them for travel and trade. Sometimes they would also function as natural yet strategic barriers between one tribe and . . . — — Map (db m192599) HM
A successful lawyer, Shannon was easily recognized by his peg leg but never wanted or sought sympathy. He served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1820 to 1824 and was a circuit judge for three years. Then Shannon moved his family to . . . — — Map (db m312300) HM
Welcome to Spring Valley Park. Pioneers of this
region, eastern Rock County, recognized it as a great
natural haying region extending over twenty miles
south down this valley. The nearby village of Newport.
established in 1883, became one of . . . — — Map (db m223476) HM
