On 16th Street (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 30) east of 16th Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 with special recognition to 1973 Central City High School Alumni Monte McCullough Hord who died on the 104th floor of the World Trade Centers . . . — — Map (db m181601) WM
On 28th Street just east of 17th Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The EC-121 shoot down incident occurred on April 15, 1969 when a U.S. Navy EC-121 reconnaissance plane was shot down by a North Korean Mig-21 aircraft over the Sea Of Japan. The plane crashed into the ocean 90 nautical miles off the North Korean . . . — — Map (db m271499) HM
On 16th Street (Lincoln Highway) (U.S. 30) at 15th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 16th Street (Lincoln Highway).
Built in 1906 and remodeled in 1923, this was the home of cattleman Heber Hord until his death in 1949. Hord was the only son of Thomas Benton (T.B.) Hord, who founded a livestock feeding company based in Central City. T.B. Hord began his career . . . — — Map (db m181600) HM
On 28th Street just east of 17th Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Heartland Veterans Memorial at Central City was constructed to recognize the five military service branches: provide educational information concerning significant historical conflicts; and to honor all military veterans who served in the past, . . . — — Map (db m270999) HM
On U.S. 30 at 15th Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 30.
Lone Tree, a giant, solitary cottonwood, was a noted Platte River landmark as early as 1833. Standing on the north side of the river some three miles southwest of present Central City, the tree was visible at great distance. Several travelers . . . — — Map (db m53229) HM
On U.S. 30 at 15th Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 30.
For thousands of Mormons, the great pioneer trail along the north bank of the Platte which paralleled the river about a mile south of here was an avenue of escape from persecution and a roadway to a new life.
Brigham Young led the first mass . . . — — Map (db m53233) HM
On 18th Street east of 16th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
To honor the
brave men and women
of Merrick County
who honorably served
their country
in war and in peace
(Reverse side)
Armed Forces insignia (top, counterclockwise)
United States Army; United States Coast Guard; United States . . . — — Map (db m251967) WM
