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Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park

82038 Fort Avenue, Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4715
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Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Burwell
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Traveler Description: The Fremont Pathfinders reenactment group will be presenting an 1870's cavalry living history program on Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 , 2009... more »
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Gothenburg, Nebraska
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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“sandhills”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

If by chance you get off I80 and really see Nebraska, this is a great old fort as well as the Traders Museum in Valentine and Fort Robinson at Crawford. There is a lot to see here if you just have time to get off the interstate. Sandhills in the spring with the waterfowl migration is something you wil never... More

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Syracuse, Nebraska
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“Great period buildings from the American West”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

The buildings, the history, and the folks are all pretty cool. Only a short drive off highway 11 or 92--well signed. More

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“complete original 1870's Indian Wars era Post - one of a kind”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2009

Not a tourist trap, just an eye-opening glimpse of military/Indian wars history from Civil War through the Indian wars. The Fort was built in 1874 to protect the Pawnee Indians from the Souix Indians. Soldiers from Fort Hartsuff captured notorious horse theif, Doc Middleton. One of the most complete forts of its era, nine original grout buildings, eight open for... More

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Grand Island, Nebraska
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“Lots of History, No Crowds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2008
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This historical site has many buidlings to see but spread out. Felt like we were only ones there. Daunting to think of being there in 1800s with no trees and not many other folks. We enjoyed the walk and the park staff was very friendly! We visited on a rainy morning when we were unable to be on the lake.... More

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82038 Fort Avenue
Burwell, NE 68823
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