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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWHZ_beatrice-veterans-memorial-wall-of-honor_Beatrice-NE.html
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag We Answered the Call United We Stand Keepers of Freedom[And Other Mottos] [Honoree Plaques] Dedicated May 30, 2005
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW3L_civil-war-and-spanish-war-memorial_Beatrice-NE.html
Soldiersof the Civil War 1861-1865[and]Spanish War, 1898-1901. [Honor Roll of Names] Rawlins Post No. 35.Department of NebraskaGrand Army of the RepublicOrganized inFraternity, Charity & LoyaltyA.D. 1879 Rawlins Relief Corps No. 92Auzilia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW3J_gage-county-veterans-memorial_Beatrice-NE.html
To honor all men andwomen who honorablyserved their countryin the Armed Forcesof the United States DedicatedNovember 11, 1995
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2U_river-town-development_Beatrice-NE.html
Many Heritage Highway communities began as river settlements. Beatrice was founded in 1857 near the bend of the Big Blue River. The first building, known as Pap Towle's cabin, was constructed just north of the present Gage County Historical Societ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2Q_the-de-roin-oregon-trails_Beatrice-NE.html
Byway 136 was designated the Heritage Highway in part because of the many historic trails that are now part of it. You are standing on the historic De Roin Trail. The De Roin Trail began at the Missouri River port town of Brownville on the eastern…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2N_railroads-union-pacific-burlington-northern_Beatrice-NE.html
Railroads played a key role in the development of the Heritage Highway corridor. Trains brought settlers and goods west to the new towns and took farm products back to market. As times have changed and transportation has evolved, many railroad dep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2M_homesteading-the-cry-was-free-land_Beatrice-NE.html
The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman the chance to live the American dream…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2K_replica-of-the-statue-of-liberty_Beatrice-NE.html
With the faith and courage oftheir forefathers who madepossible the freedom of theseUnited StatesThe Boy Scouts of Americadedicate this copy of theStatue of Liberty as a pledgeof everlasting fidelity andand loyalty The Crusade to Strengthen Lib…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2J_founding-of-beatrice-nebraska-territory_Beatrice-NE.html
Dedicated to the Citizens of Beatricefor all their efforts put forth in theBeatrice Centennial Celebrations of 2007 Beatrice, Nebraska TerritoryFounded on this site July 4, 1857 Time Capsule to be opened on July 4, 2057200 years to the datet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW1Z_deep-roots-in-the-earth_Beatrice-NE.html
The most important part of a living prairie is something you can't see without taking a shovel in hand. The dense, interlocking roots of prairie grasses make an underground structure unlike anything seen in the woodlands of the East. The insects, …
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