Historical Marker, Buffalo Bill Scouts Rest Ranch, North Platte, NE
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N 41° 09.550 W 100° 47.495
14T E 349684 N 4557973
Wonderful piece of History.
Waymark Code: WMNWB
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
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Buffalo Bill Scouts Rest Ranch
State Historical Park & State Recreation Area

Location: North Platte, NE U.S. 83 north to U.S. 30, then west 2 mi. & north on Buffalo Bill Ave.

Description: Home to William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, buffalo hunter, scout, and creator of the Wild West Show. Horseback trail rides summer months.

Hours: House and barn are open 10 am-8 pm daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Also Mon.-Fri. in April, May, Sept., and Oct: 9 am-5 pm.

Admission: Park entry permit required. Camping available. Phone: (308) 535-8035

Marker Name: Scout's Rest

City: no

Roadside: no

Other: yes

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