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Historical Markers and War Memorials in David City

 
Clickable Map of Butler County, Nebraska and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Butler County, NE (13) Colfax County, NE (1) Dodge County, NE (21) Lancaster County, NE (57) Platte County, NE (44) Polk County, NE (5) Saunders County, NE (12) Seward County, NE (13) York County, NE (14)  ButlerCounty(13) Butler County (13)  ColfaxCounty(1) Colfax County (1)  DodgeCounty(21) Dodge County (21)  LancasterCounty(57) Lancaster County (57)  PlatteCounty(44) Platte County (44)  PolkCounty(5) Polk County (5)  SaundersCounty(12) Saunders County (12)  SewardCounty(13) Seward County (13)  YorkCounty(14) York County (14)
David City is the county seat for Butler County
David City is in Butler County
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1 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — 1942 M-5 Stuart Light Tank —
On Kansas Street just west of South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Restored on Armed Forces Day May 19, 2001 by the Great Plains Society of Military Historiansto honor all of Butler County Veterans — — Map (db m265995) WM
2 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — Built in 1900 as The Boston Studio —
On North 4th Street (State Highway 15) just north of E Street, on the left when traveling north.
H. L. Boston Edith Boston Proskovec A. C. (Prof) Hurlbert and families Portrait Photographers from 1893-1973 ——— Norton Law Offices 1978-1991 — — Map (db m265997) HM
3 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — David City Park & Municipal Auditorium —
On Kansas Street at South 7th Street (Park Drive), on the right when traveling east on Kansas Street.
Nebraska Historic Site David City Park Municipal Auditorium This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m265996) HM
4 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — Memorial Field —
On South 4th Street (State Highway 15) just south of Kansas Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the veterans of the World War 1917-1918 This memorial made possible by the generosity of W. A. Wells Contributors Kregger Post 125 and Auxiliary, American Legion High School and civic minded persons of David City, Nebraska . . . — — Map (db m265999) HM
5 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — North Side of the Square —
Near E Street east of North 4th Street (Nebraska Route 15), on the left when traveling east.
The north side of the square has always been a bustling part of the downtown. In 1895, at the east end, the City National Bank is highlighted as a prominent financial institution. Other businesses include E.E. Stevens Drug Store, Mike Tilma's . . . — — Map (db m255089) HM
6 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — Replica of the Statue of Liberty —
On South 4th Street (State Highway 15) just south of Kansas Street, on the left when traveling south.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m181434) HM
7 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — Schweser's —
Near E Street at North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The original Schweser's store, founded by George Schweser, was constructed in 1886. George became a prominent businessman in the area, and his sons later joined the company. The People's Banner in 1895 described the Schweser's Store as the . . . — — Map (db m255095) HM
8 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — 252 — Shinn's Ferry —
On Road 41 close to Road M, on the right.
Moses Shinn and his son Dick began operating Shinn's Ferry across the Platte in 1859. The original site was near Savannah, the first Butler County seat, and a short distance from the present Schuyler bridge. Just above this location the Platte was . . . — — Map (db m39143) HM
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9 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — The Site of Savannah — Shinn’s Ferry —
On Road 41 close to Road M, on the right.
Butler County was organized in 1868. The site of Savannah, the first county seat (1869-72) was located one half mile west and two and one half miles north of this point. Shinn’s Ferry, established in 1858 directly north of this point proved . . . — — Map (db m236151) HM
10 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — T. B. Myers Building —
Near North 4th Street (Nebraska Route 15) at E Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by the druggist Thorton B. Myers, the T.B. Myers building is at the northwest corner of the downtown square. His drug store occupied this location until 1900 when he sold it to J.B. Davis, as shown in this 1904 photograph. Other businesses . . . — — Map (db m255086) HM
11 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — Thorpe Opera House —
On D Street east of North 4th Street ( Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
The Thorpe Opera House, built in 1889 by William B. Thorpe, served as a cultural center and a hometown stage for Thorpe's daughter, Estelle. The three-story brick building featured a beautifully designed interior with walnut stained chairs, . . . — — Map (db m255072) HM
12 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — To the Pioneers of Butler County —
Near North 4th Street (Nebraska Route 15) north of D Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the pioneers of Butler County who experienced the hardships dealing with its early history this monument is dedicated. — — Map (db m255101) HM
13 ► Nebraska, Butler County, David City — Wolfe Building —
Near North 4th Street (Nebraska Route 15) near E Street, on the right when traveling south.
The photograph shows the west side of 4th street in the block northwest of the courthouse square in 1913. Past businesses at this location included a jewelry store, a cobbler, a tailor, and the Lincoln Pure Butter Company. To the right is the . . . — — Map (db m255078) HM
 
 
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Nov. 11, 2026