HUDSON-MENG BISON BONEBED

CRAWFORD, NE

Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
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The Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed is an archaeological site located in Crawford, Nebraska. The site contains the remains of over 600 bison, which were hunted and killed by Native Americans around 9,000 years ago. The bison bones are remarkably well-preserved due to the dry climate of the region and the protective layer of sediment that covered them.

The bonebed was discovered in 1954 by a local rancher, and since then, it has been studied extensively by archaeologists and paleontologists. The site covers an area of 20,000 square feet, and the bones are distributed across several distinct layers of sediment.

In addition to the bison bones, the site also contains evidence of human activity, including stone tools, fire pits, and butchered bones. This suggests that the bison were hunted and processed on site by early inhabitants of the region.

Today, the Hudson-Meng Bison Bonebed is a popular destination for tourists and researchers alike. The site is open to the public, and visitors can take guided tours to learn more about the history and significance of the bonebed. The site is also home to a museum, which houses exhibits and artifacts related to the bison and the people who hunted them.

HUDSON-MENG BISON BONEBED is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in CRAWFORD NE. US MID #8403100271

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science 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).

Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
Fort Robinson State Park Fort Robinson, once a U.S. Army fort, is now the centerpiece of Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. This park is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a site of profound historical significance. It offers a glimpse into the Old West with its well-preserved buildings and rich history, including the Cheyenne Breakout and the story of Crazy Horse. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities from hiking and camping to exploring the park's own bison and longhorn herds.
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FRIENDS OF THE PREHISTORIC PRAIRIES DISCOVERY CENTER
106 LINN STREET
CRAWFORD
NE
69339-1016

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MID # 8403100271
Name FRIENDS OF THE PREHISTORIC PRAIRIES DISCOVERY CENTER
Alternate Name HUDSON-MENG BISON BONEBED
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 470774411
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.684637, -103.41472
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 045
US Census Tract: 950600
US Census Block: 2092