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Nebraska Centre-Boyd Ranche
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| Nebraska Centre-Boyd Ranche - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Marker |
| Period | Late 1850's for the Boyd Ranch |
| Architect | J.E. Boyd |
| HSP Style | Frame |
| Builder | J.E. Boyd |
| Construction | Wood frame |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Original Use | Ranch |
| Present Use | Museum |
Historical Significance:
"This house was the first frame house in Buffalo County. It was built in the late 1850's when it was part of the J.E. Boyd Trail Ranch on the Wood River near Gibbon. The ranch furnished supplies to travelers on the Platte Valley Overland Trails." (Wording from: http://www.bchs.us/boyd.html)
Acknowledgements: The Shelton Chapter, NSDAR, along with the Nebraska Historical Society own and maintain the marker. The museum is operated independently by the Trails and Rails Museum.
Form Submitted By: Shelton Chapter, NSDAR 06/30/2011
Designations:
- State Historical Commission
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Shelton Chapter, NSDAR and Nebraska State Historical Society
- Marker Date: June 20, 1992
- Marker Text: Nebraska Centre-Boyd House James E. Boyd settled near here in 1858 and by 1860 operated a trail ranche supplying travelers on the Platte Valley Overland Route (Mormon Trail). The ranch included 200 acres of corn and barley. Nebraska Centre Post Office was here until it was discontinued in 1868. The Union Pacific Railroad, reaching here in 1866, ended the need for ranches. Soon after, Boyd moved to Omaha, was elected mayor, and in 1891 became governor of Nebraska.
Funded By:
This marker was funded through donations by Daughters from the Shelton Chapter, NSDAR and the Nebraska Historical Society.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: None for the marker
- Public Hours: Open seven days a week for the marker. See dates and times on the reference website for the Boyd Museum.
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? No
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? No
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