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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUKZ_boyd-house_Kearney-NE.html
The Boyd House, first frame house in Buffalo County, was built just west of present-day Gibbon in 1864 by brothers James E. and Joseph Boyd. It was the family home of James and Ann Boyd and their children. The two brothers came to the area in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUKY_german-baptist-church-of-the-brethren_Kearney-NE.html
This building was constructed in 1898 by the German Baptist Church of the Brethren to serve as a house of worship. It was originally located on the southwest corner of ? Street and Avenue A in Kearney. This congregation used this building until 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUJY_loup-river-freighter-hotel_Kearney-NE.html
Loup River Freighters Hotel was built in 1884 by Jerome Lalone, a house painter and wallpaper hanger from Kearney. Mr. Lolone purchased land in the northwestern corner of Buffalo County along the South Loup river in 1883. he built the house along …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUJX_baldwin-engine-481_Kearney-NE.html
Baldwin Built engine 481 in 1903. The original number was 1902, but was later renumbered 841 in 1915. It was used on the main line branch lines of the Union Pacific Railroad in Kansas until the winter of 1954-55, when it was brought to Kearney Bra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUJW_historic-kearney_Kearney-NE.html
In 1847 Brigham Young led the first migration over the Mormon Trail along the north bank of the Platte River, and in 1866 the Union Pacific Railroad pushed its main line westward to this valley, bringing pioneer settlers. However, it was not until…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUJV_kearney-civil-war-and-spanish-american-war-memorial_Kearney-NE.html
Erected by the City of Kearney, 1910. In honor of the Defenders of our Country, 1861-1865 and 1898-1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUJU_nebraska-center-boyd-ranche_Gibbon-NE.html
James E. Boyd settled near here in 1858 and by 1860 operated a trail ranche supplying travelers on the Platte Valley Overland Route (Mormon Trail). The ranche included 2200 acres of corn and barley. Nebraska Center Post Office was here until it wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUJS_joseph-e-johnson-and-the-huntsmans-echo_Shelton-NE.html
In April 1860 Joseph E. Johnson, a Mormon, established a road ranche at Wood River Center, today's Shelton, and began publishing The Huntsman's Echo, the first newspaper in Nebraska west of Omaha. He had earlier edited papers in Council Bluffs, Io…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUGH_shelton-pioneers_Shelton-NE.html
This Boulder is dedicated to the early pioneers of the community of Shelton, in recognition of their heroic services in establishing and protecting this town and in risking their lives that Shelton might be secure. In memory of La Belle Whitney Wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUGG_original-townsite-of-wood-river_Wood-River-NE.html
Between 1844 and 1866 thousands of emigrants, gold seekers, and Mormons moved west through the Platte Valley. The first settlers along Wood River 1858-60 operated road ranches to serve travelers. They included Patrick, Richard, and Anthony Moore; …