Congregational Church of Blair
Religious institutions have played an important role in the history of Nebraska. During the frontier… Read More
Fort Atkinson
Civilization came to the west bank of the Missouri with establishment of Fort Atkinson in 1820 about… Read More
Steamboat Bertrand
During the mid-nineteenth century, steamboats played a major role in the settlement and development of… Read More
Desoto Townsite
The town of DeSoto was platted on this site in 1854 and incorporated in 1855. Steamboating on the Missouri… Read More
Fort Atkinson
From 1820 to 1827, the nation’s largest and most westerly military post occupied this site, the earlier… Read More
Lewis and Clark Campsite: July 30 - August 2, 1804
On July 30 the explorers arrived at the bluff where Fort Atkinson would be built less than two decades… Read More
Lewis and Clark Campsites: August 3 and 4, 1804
On August 3 Lewis and Clark held a council with the Oto and Missouria Indians at a site they named "Council… Read More
Brewster Cemetery
Founded in 1870 by Israel Swihart, the cemetery was named for his wife, Mary Brewster Swihart. Those… Read More