Category: Nebraska
Front Street in Ogallala, Nebraska
One street in Ogallala, Nebraska is designed to look a bit like it might have back in the late 1800s. It’s been one family’s job…
Where the Cowboys and Cattle Created Tales
For about a decade’s worth of time in the 1800s, this Nebraska town was the end of the trail for thousands of cattle being herded…
Eve Bowring
She served as Nebraska’s first female U.S. Senator. She also managed a large sandhills ranch and had quite a collection of one item that still…
The Bowring Ranch
In northern Nebraska you’ll find a Sandhills ranch that dates to the late 1800s. The couple who lived here met quite by happenstance and their…
Along the Niabrara River
It is a unique and somewhat remote stretch of river one can float or canoe. For years ranchers knew of the beauty of this place,…
Setting Up a New High School
Over a century ago, it was common to have one room school houses to educate rural children through the 8th grade. However, one community in…
Fort Hartsuff
Unless you live in central Nebraska or are perhaps a history buff of the 1870s, you’ve probably near heard of Fort Hartsuff. However, a trip…
An Interesting Fort to Visit
Just south of Burwell, Nebraska you’ll find a fort that is quite interesting to visit. While there were no major battles or skirmishes here, what…
Fort Sidney, Nebraska
Life in this fort could be monotonous. Life outside this fort in the nearby town could get you killed. It’s a place were a fort…
Protecting the Rail Route
As rail lines were built west across Nebraska, there were sometimes conflicts between native Americans and those construction crews. The town of Sidney, Nebraska owes…
