Court House Rock, Chimney Rock and Scott's Bluffs

Court House Rock, Chimney Rock and Scott's Bluffs (HM163G)

Location: Ogallala, NE 69153 Keith County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 7.212', W 101° 36.229'

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Traveling northwest from Ash Hollow, the emigrants encountered three natural features of the North Platte Valley which became well-known milestones. First was Court House Rock, rising abruptly from the plains as the vanguard of the bluffs farther on. Observers likened this gigantic formation to some great public building or medieval castle.

However, no single sight along the trail attracted as much attention as Chimney Rock. The tower, which could be seen for miles, served as a beacon for the weary travelers. Many camped nearby, and Chimney Rock is mentioned in more trail accounts than any other landmark. Although the spire is slowly crumbling due to erosion, Chimney Rock remains a unique natural wonder.

As the wagon trains approached the end of their journey across Nebraska, they were greeted by a series of citadel-like eminences, dominated by the imposing bulk of Scott's Bluffs. Named after fur trader Hiram Scott, the Bluffs are now an national monument.

Visible traces of the great migration still survive in some areas and the landmarks remain for the modern traveler who chooses to follow the route of the Great Platte River Road.

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HM NumberHM163G
Series This marker is part of the Nebraska: Nebraska State Historical Society series
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Marker Number99
Placed ByNebraska Department of Roads/Nebraska State Historical Society
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Date Added Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 3:18pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14T E 281403 N 4555368
Decimal Degrees41.12020000, -101.60381667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 7.212', W 101° 36.229'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 7' 12.72" N, 101° 36' 13.74" W
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Area Code(s)308
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 701-859 W Roscoe Srv Rd, Ogallala NE 69153, US
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