Fort McPherson
The fort near here was established on the Oregon Trail on the south side of the Platte River in October… Read More
Crossing the Overland Trail
Beneath this platform, evidence of the great westward migration still remains. These shallow depressions… Read More
Road Ranches Along the Platte
With the discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountains in the late 1850’s, overland freighting and travel… Read More
Fort McPherson
The fort was established on the Oregon Trail on the south side of the Platte River in October 1863, on… Read More
Fort McPherson and North Platte
A few miles west of here on the south side of the Platte River is the site of Fort McPherson, 1863-1880.… Read More
Sioux Lookout
Sioux Lookout, the highest point in Lincoln County, was a prominent landmark on the overland trials.… Read More
Scout’s Rest
William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), known to the world a "Buffalo Bill," was the most noted Nebraskan… Read More
The Great Platte River Road
This is the Platte River Valley, America’s great road west. It provided a natural pathway for westward… Read More
The Great Platte River Road
This is the Platte River Valley, America’s great road west. It provided a natural pathway for westward… Read More