GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY

KEARNEY, NE

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The Great Platte River Road Archway is a museum and monument located in Kearney, Nebraska, that commemorates the westward migration of settlers to the American West. It was built over Interstate 80, a major east-west highway that follows the historic Oregon Trail.

The Archway spans 1,500 feet over the highway and is 90 feet tall. The structure is made of steel and concrete and is designed to resemble the arches that pioneers crossed over rivers and valleys on their journey westward.

Inside the Archway, visitors can explore exhibits that showcase the history of the pioneers and settlers who traveled along the Platte River. The exhibits include interactive displays, dioramas, and artifacts from the era, such as covered wagons, stagecoaches, and Native American artifacts.

Visitors can also walk through a replica of a pioneer town and a military fort, complete with actors in period costume. There is also a gift shop and a restaurant that serves American-style cuisine.

Overall, the Great Platte River Road Archway is a unique and impressive tribute to the pioneers who traveled westward in search of a better life. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in American history and the westward expansion of the United States.

GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in KEARNEY NE. US MID #8403100069

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY
3060 E 1ST ST
KEARNEY
NE
68847

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GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY Information

MID # 8403100069
Name GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD ARCHWAY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.670325, -99.046197
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 969700
US Census Block: 4187