The 100th Meridian

The 100th Meridian is the 100th longitudinal line west of Greenwich, England which was set by Congress… Read More

Central Platte Valley

Here in Dawson County, much of the early history is concerned with the pioneer trails to the west. The… Read More

Central Platte Valley

Here in Dawson County, much of the early history is concerned with the pioneer trails to the west. The… Read More

The Tobin Indian Raid

Railroads played an important role in the settlement of the Great Plains. Their construction was particularly… Read More

Swedish Crosses Cemetery

One of the many Swedish settlements in Nebraska during the late nineteenth century was north of Gothenburg… Read More