Bancroft was the home of John G. Neihardt between
1900 and 1920. Here he wrote all of his short stories
and lyric poetry including A Bundle of Myrrh, The
Splendid Wayfaring, and the Quest and began his epic
poem A Cycle of . . . — — Map (db m159850) HM
John Gneisenau Neihardt (1881-1973), teacher, philosopher, and Nebraska Poet Laureate, moved to Bancroft in 1900. Here he first became acquainted with Indians, married, and began his major work, A Cycle of the West, a five-part epic poem . . . — — Map (db m161558) HM
The building was erected on this site in
the 1890s for August Hartman and used as a
residence by various owners until 1964. Poet
John G. Neihardt rented the building from
1911 through 1920 for a study. Here he wrote
his lyrics, prose, and part . . . — — Map (db m161556) HM
Transported on a 107 foot tractor-trailer
to present location on Sept. 12. 1996 from
the Army National Guard base at Mead, NE.
Dedicated Nov. 11. 1996
In memory of all who served — — Map (db m161559) HM WM
