Chimney Rock National Historic Site - U.S. National Park Service
WEBRising more than 300 feet above the surrounding landscape, Chimney Rock is visible for miles. Its grand spire served as a marker for trail travelers on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express national historic trails.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - U.S. National Park Service
WEBChimney Rock National Historic Site . The Wagner Perspective. Chimney Rock Bayard, Nebraska. Crawling slowly up the North Platte River, emigrants peered eagerly ahead for their first view of Chimney Rock, the most famous of …
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - Wikipedia
WEBChimney Rock is a prominent geological rock formation in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising nearly 300 feet (91 m) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet (1,289 m) above sea level. [1]
Chimney Rock Museum - Nebraska State Historical Society
WEBFeel the awe and curiosity the pioneers experienced when they saw the most famous landmark on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. Designated as a National Historic Site on August 9, 1956, Chimney Rock and the Ethel and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center are maintained and operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - National Park Foundation
WEBTowering 480 feet above the North Platte River Valley, Chimney Rock dates back millions of years to the Oligocene Age. This massive natural landmark served as a guide to countless pioneers as they blazed the western trails of migration.
Marker Monday: Chimney Rock - Nebraska State Historical Society
WEBChimney Rock served as an early landmark for fur traders, trappers, and mountain men as they made their way from the Rockies to the Missouri River. To later emigrants, the solitary spire marked the end of plains travel and the beginning of the …
Chimney Rock - Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation
WEBFor generations, Chimney Rock has been one of Nebraska’s most prolific and well-known landmarks. First designated as a National Historic Site on August 9, 1956, the natural monument inspired pioneers during their travels centuries ago.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBChimney Rock National Historic Site, spirelike sandstone rock formation in western Nebraska, U.S., that was a major landmark along the Oregon Trail. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) south of Bayard and consists of a 120-foot (37-metre) needle atop a cone-shaped mound; in all, the formation rises.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site | Nebraska, USA | Attractions ...
WEBEons-old bluff formations rise up from the horizon, their striking presence a dramatic sentinel connecting modern-day travelers with their pioneer forebears. One of these links is Chimney Rock, located inside the Chimney Rock National Historic Site.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site - Tripadvisor
WEBThe Chimney Rock Museum showcases unique items in our collections that tell the story of the most documented landmark of the western trails of the 1800s. Discover why Chimney Rock has fascinated people since before the state of Nebraska was established.