Lincoln County Historical Museum – North Platte, Nebraska
The Museum contains treasures of life in Lincoln County, including period room settings, china, quilts, fashions, furniture, a doctor’s office, telephone office, post office, beauty shop, DAR collection, natural history, a model railroad, railroad history and lots of photographs.
For 51 months, 24 hours per day, throughout World War II, the citizens of this area met every U.S. Military train, providing food, treats, and hospitality to an astounding 2-3 thousand soldiers per day! The Canteen is a tribute to the spirit, generosity and faithfulness of these amazing people.
The Frank and Fred Leu Memorial Wing was added in 1993. It now contains 4 mounted longhorn steers, a buffalo, and western art and photographs.
PRESERVED BUILDINGS:
Barn with lots of farming history
Windmill & Water Tower
Pony Express log building – 1860
Fort McPherson Headquarters building – 1863
DAR Log Cabin – 1866
Frederick School/Library
Lutheran Church
Country School – 1903
Fredricksen House with furnishings – 1899
Barber Shop – 1900
General Store
Caboose
Brady Island U.P. Railroad Depot – 1866
A two-story log house, the first homestead in Lincoln County – 1869
LOCATION
2403 North Buffalo Bill Avenue, North Platte, NE
Phone: (308) 534-5640
Toll Free: (800) 955-4528
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