THAYER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

BELVIDERE, NE

[NEBRASKA-A-0061] Little Blue River Dam (Hebron Mill Dam) <b>Image Title:</b> Little Blue River Dam (Hebron Mill Dam) <b>Date:</b> 1913 <b>Place:</b> Little Blue River, Hebron, Nebraska <b>Description/Caption:</b> 114 "Mill Dam over the Little Blue" Hebron, Nebr. <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> NE-A-0061, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
[NEBRASKA-A-0061] Little Blue River Dam (Hebron Mill Dam) Credit: waterarchives

The Thayer County Historical Society & Museum is located in Belvidere, Nebraska and serves as a hub for preserving and displaying the local history of Thayer County. The museum was established in 1964 and has since then collected and preserved artifacts, memorabilia, and photographs that tell the story of Thayer County's rich history.

The museum's exhibits are divided into several sections, including agriculture, transportation, military, medical, and education. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of antique tractors, wagons, and other farming equipment that was once commonly used in the area. They can also learn about the county's involvement in wars and conflicts through the museum's display of military uniforms, medals, and weapons.

The museum also features exhibits that showcase the county's medical history, including a display of vintage medical equipment and tools used by early physicians and dentists. Visitors can also learn about the history of education in Thayer County, with displays of old school desks and textbooks.

In addition to its exhibits, the Thayer County Historical Society & Museum also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in learning about the history of Thayer County and the people who have shaped it over the years.

THAYER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BELVIDERE NE. US MID #8403100289

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 23,823 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

[NEBRASKA-A-0061] Little Blue River Dam (Hebron Mill Dam) <b>Image Title:</b> Little Blue River Dam (Hebron Mill Dam) <b>Date:</b> 1913 <b>Place:</b> Little Blue River, Hebron, Nebraska <b>Description/Caption:</b> 114 "Mill Dam over the Little Blue" Hebron, Nebr. <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> NE-A-0061, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
Shickley, Nebraska Shickley is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 341 at the 2010 census. Shickley was established in the 1880s when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shickley,_Nebraska" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shickley,_Nebraska</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_Attribution-ShareAlike_3.0_Unported_License" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_...</a>
Strang 2
Strang, Nebraska "A historical town" Population: 29
Oregon Trail Historical Marker All I know this is that this was taken somewhere north of Hebron, Nebraska. Marker text - From Independence and westport (Kansas City) Missouri, to the Columbia River, Route of the first Oregon Colonists. The trail of trappers and traders as early as 1830. A main road to the gold fields and western military posts, the path of the pony express and overland stage, gradually superseded by railroads throughout its course. Erected May 1915 by the State of Nebraska, County of Thayer, Citizens of Hebron, and Oregon Trail Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Background: This monument is largely the result of efforts by Ezra Meeker, who came with his family across the Oregon Trail in 1852, and then dedicated his later years to getting citizens interested in marking the Oregon Trail as he felt that the young people at the turn of the century had no idea of the hardships suffered or where the trail went. He visited many of the communities located in Thayer County in 1910 by covered wagon and oxen and made a second trip to get the people interested in marking the trail. This large red granite marker was erected and dedicated on May 23, 1915. A prairie Schooner drawn by a yoke of oxen and the latest model 1915 automobile were carved onto the stone by the Lennon Brothers of Hebron at a cost of $400. This marker was then placed on a large granite slab. One of the biggest celebrations of the county was planned by Mrs. Erasmus M. Correll, the first regent of the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Hebron for the dedication of this monument. The Hebron Journal stated that a crowd between 7,000 and 10,000 was expected for this dedication, but it poured rain on that day. The Meridian Road, which is now Highway 81 was a dirt road and it was impossible for many to get there. The Hebron Journal estimated the crowd to be only 2000 made up of the Militia, the Hebron Academy Band, the Boy Scouts, 700 school children, pioneers and many others. The Burlington freight brought six coaches from Deshler which were crowded to the limit and many passengers rode on top of the box cars. This train brought the Deshlerites nearly up to the monument, unloaded the passengers and then reversed back to Deshler to bring another train load. The Daughters of the Revolution had tucked 5 pigeons under their jackets and released the "doves of peace" as the flag covering the monument was lifted. One dove, the same color as the monument lighted on the monument and stayed there throughout several speeches. After this monument was erected, Ezra Meeker came in his automobile called "The Pathfinder", which was converted to look like a prairie schooner. He was said to be very proud of this monument as it was the most expensive erected as a result of his efforts. a large picture of this monument hangs in the Ezra Meeker Museum in Puyallup, Washington This is the largest stone marker along the Oregon Trail.
Oregon Trail Marker Vicinity The scenery of southern Nebraska.
Virgil Biegert Public Library 214 N Market St, Shickley, Nebraska
Hebron Secrest Library 146 North 4th Street, Hebron, Nebraska
Geneva, Nebraska Geneva is a city in, and the county seat of, Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census. The city serves as the Fillmore County seat and is home to the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. This two-story brick building was built in 1894 and has a prominent three-story clock tower which was installed by jeweler W.P. McCall in 1909. The courthouse underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and conservation project and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geneva is located approximately 24 miles south of Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 81, which is a part of the Pan American Highway, connecting Canada to Mexico. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva,_Nebraska" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva,_Nebraska</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_Attribution-ShareAlike_3.0_Unported_License" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_...</a>
Geneva, Nebraska Geneva is a city in, and the county seat of, Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census. The city serves as the Fillmore County seat and is home to the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. This two-story brick building was built in 1894 and has a prominent three-story clock tower which was installed by jeweler W.P. McCall in 1909. The courthouse underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and conservation project and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geneva is located approximately 24 miles south of Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 81, which is a part of the Pan American Highway, connecting Canada to Mexico. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva,_Nebraska" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva,_Nebraska</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_Attribution-ShareAlike_3.0_Unported_License" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_Creative_Commons_...</a>
Strang Windmill This is the original windmill that A.L. Strang donated in 1886. The town is so small that the main street is not even paved.
Old Strang Public School No longer in use.

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THAYER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
PO BOX 387
BELVIDERE
NE
68315-0387

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MID # 8403100289
Name THAYER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 470819637
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 23,823
REVENUE 23,823
LAT/LONG 40.250624, -97.557912
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 169
US Census Tract: 963100
US Census Block: 1295