Monuments & Historic Sites

North Platte has more than its share of historic sites and monuments. At the crossroads of several pioneer trails, the first transcontinental railroad, and generations of settlers and residents have created an interesting tapestry that weaves its way through our communities.

20th Century Veterans Memorial

The busy crossroads of the Eisenhower Memorial Interstate System, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway, is the perfect location for this 20th Century Veterans Memorial…

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park

It’s Buffalo Bill’s ranch, of course it gets his Buffalo of Approval. You don’t have to take his word for it, there’s tons of reasons this State Historic Park is a must-see for…

Fort McPherson National Cemetery

Nebraska’s oldest National Cemetery, Fort McPherson is the final resting place of veterans of the Spanish American War, Indian Wars, World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian…

Historic Downtown Walking Tour

The North Platte Historical Preservation Commission published a self-guided walking tour of the downtown area of North Platte. Fast forward to 2020, and the U.S. National Park…

Sutherland Veterans Memorial

Anchor Park is the new home of the dedication stone. The memorial serves as a special recognition for service personnel from Sutherland who were killed in action.

Wallace Veterans Memorial

The Wallace American Legion Auxiliary has constructed a veterans memorial near the Wallace Legion Building. This memorial will honor the men and women who have served the country in…

Wild West Memorial

North Platte's Cody Park is the site of the world's first spectator rodeo, hosted by Buffalo Bill Cody in 1882. It went on to become the Wild West Show and the Cowboy Exhibition…