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|  Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, 1899-1983 # 431
in Nebraska Historical Markers Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, four-star general in the U.S. Army, was born in Platte Center, Nebraska. posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 03/19/2010 last visited: never |
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|  THE NORTH BROTHERS
in Nebraska Historical Markers William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill," later Frank North's ranching partner, first became associated with him in the campaign which culminated with the battle of Summit Springs, 1869. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 02/08/2023 |
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|  THE VILLASUR EXPEDITION - 1720
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of the 1770 massacre of the Spanish Villasur expedition was the deepest official penetration of the Great Plains by Spanish explorers. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 02/08/2023 |
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|  North Branch Oregon Trail
in Nebraska Historical Markers Memorial to Early Pioneers by Platte County. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 02/08/2023 |
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|  Andrew Jackson Higgins (1886-1952)
in Nebraska Historical Markers Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer and manufacturer of World War 11 landing craft known as "Higgins boats," was born August 28, 1886, at Columbus, Nebraska. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 06/02/2008 last visited: 04/28/2007 |
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|  AGRICULTURAL PARK
in Nebraska Historical Markers On June 3, 1941. On that date, a non-profit organization was formed for the purpose of "encouraging improvement in all things pertaining to agriculture, industry, merchandising, domestic science and good citizenship in Platte County. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 04/25/2007 |
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|  ST. EDWARD
in Nebraska Historical Markers The Pawnee Indians, whose permanent
earthlodge villages were a few miles to the south, claimed this area for hunting, fishing, and
trapping. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 05/10/2008 |
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|  SHINN'S FERRY
in Nebraska Historical Markers Moses Shinn and his son Dick began operating Shinn's Ferry across the Platte in 1859. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 02/01/2008 |
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|  Butler County - Savannah - Shinn's Ferry
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of the original county seat of Butler County and Shinn's Ferry across the Platte River. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/29/2008 last visited: 02/01/2008 |
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|  Osceola and the Early Pioneers - Osceola, NE
in Nebraska Historical Markers An historical marker titled Osceola and the Early Pioneers is located on US Hwy 81 & Nebraska Hwy 92 on the east end of Osceola in Polk County, Nebraska. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Nebraska date approved: 12/01/2011 last visited: 04/13/2023 |
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|  Mormon Pioneer Campsite - Nance County, NE
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker is along the Mormon Trail at the site of campsites used by these brave pioneers. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 11/20/2007 last visited: 06/23/2007 |
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|  The Skala Timber House
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of a Czech-American culture home built in 1869. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/27/2008 last visited: 05/19/2008 |
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|  BATTLE CREEK
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of the end of the Pawnee War of 1859. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/27/2008 last visited: 05/19/2008 |
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|  Verges Park
in Nebraska Historical Markers Verges Park Historical Marker posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 08/16/2008 last visited: 06/11/2013 |
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|  Webster # 430
in Nebraska Historical Markers Marker about an old community. posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 05/26/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Millar ~ Sloss Pioneer Cemetery # 297
in Nebraska Historical Markers Marker for a historical cemetery. posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 05/26/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Logan Fontenelle
in Nebraska Historical Markers Logan Fontenelle, Chief of the Omaha Tribe, was from Bellevue, and signed the 1854 Treaty, in Washington, D.C. in 1854. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 09/04/2006 last visited: 08/25/2006 |
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|  STANTON COUNTY
in Nebraska Historical Markers First farms homesteaded in Stanton County near here in 1865. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 05/27/2008 last visited: 04/16/2007 |
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|  Lone Tree
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker tells of an early landmark for pioneer travelers. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 04/01/2007 last visited: 08/30/2012 |
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|  Meridian Highway: From Canada to Mexico
in Nebraska Historical Markers Meridian Highway built on the Sixth Principle Meridian now spans over 17,000 miles from Canada to the southern tip of South America. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 09/04/2006 last visited: 01/07/2012 |
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|  Nebraska 4-H Clubs Began in York County - York, Nebraska
in Nebraska Historical Markers Historical marker located on the York County Fairgrounds in York, Nebraska. posted by: BruceS location: Nebraska date approved: 09/04/2006 last visited: 04/20/2008 |
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|  Old Willow Creek Bridge
in Nebraska Historical Markers Willow Creek Bridge is a 34-foot steel span bridge fabricated in 1913 originally spanned the Willow Creek southwest of Pierce. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 09/04/2006 last visited: 01/07/2012 |
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|  Gilman Park
in Nebraska Historical Markers Gilman Park is a 50 acre park in Pierce, and includes an extensive and beautiful arboretum. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 09/04/2006 last visited: 04/29/2008 |
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|  DeWitt Historical Site
in Nebraska Historical Markers DeWitt Historical site posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 08/12/2008 last visited: 09/02/2013 |
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|  Site of the Lone Tree - Merrick County marker
in Nebraska Historical Markers A tree-shaped monument placed by Merrick County at the site of the Lone tree. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 04/01/2007 last visited: 11/19/2007 |
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