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Historic Homes & Buildings

• Elijah Filley Stone Barn
  2 miles south of Filley off Nebraska Highway 4
  402-228-1679
  This local landmark was built in 1874, and was the part of the farm of Elijah Filley his wife Emma... more...

• Gage County Courthouse (circa 1892)
  Sixth and Grant Streets • Beatrice, NE 68310
  402-223-1300
  This Romanesque courthouse features a beautiful clock tower. The building was made famous by Laura... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Homestead National Monument of America
  4 miles west on State Highway 4
  402-223-3514
  The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward...  map

• Oregon Trail Marker
  Located 2 Miles West of Lanham
  402-228-1679
  A triangular monument markes the location where over 300,000 travelers crossed from Kansas into... more...

Libraries & Research Centers

• Beatrice Public Library
  Corner of Sixteenth and Court Streets • Beatrice, NE 68310
  402-223-3584
  This library houses the 3000 volume Nebraska State Genealogical Society Collection, the D.A.R....  map

Museums & Galleries

• Gage County Historical Museum
  Second and Court Streets • Beatrice, NE 68310
  402-228-1679
  Housed in the original Burlington Depot, this museum traces the history of each town in the county.... more...  map

• Wymore Train Station Museum
  Main Street • Wymore, NE 68310
  Train enthusiasts will love this opportunity to learn more about the history of the rail in...  map