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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IEB_the-mormon-trail_Doniphan-NE.html
From 1847 to the 1860s, the Mormon migration along the Great Platte River Road marked a distinctive chapter in the history of westward expansion. In contrast to the random migrations of individual families or companies that characterized much of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDU_the-purple-heart_Doniphan-NE.html
The Purple Heart medal was originated by General George Washington on August 7, 1782 for distinguished valor and is now awarded only to members of the armed forces of the United States who have been wounded in combat against an armed enemy.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDT_grand-island_Doniphan-NE.html
You are near the Platte River's famous Grand Island. It is approximately forty miles in length and two miles at its widest. Providing abundant wood and water, it often served as a campsite for Pawnee Indians. Journalists for the expeditions of A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKB6_martin-brothers-historic-memorial_Doniphan-NE.html
Nathaniel Martin, age 15, and Robert O. Martin, age 12, while fleeing from a war party of Sioux Indians were struck by two Indian arrows, one of which pinned the two boys together. They fell from their horse and were left for dead, but survived.
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