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Disconnect to Reconnect in Knox County Disconnect to Reconnect in Knox County HistoryHistory of Knox Co. RecreationHistory WinnetoonKnox County was was founded organized in about by the 1892 Territorial and wasLegislature incorporated in 1857 KnoxCenter County was provides platted many in 1901. beautiful It was parks named where for its you can play asand a villagenamed inL’Eau 1900. Qui It Court, was named meaning after in English, the Wisconsin “Running farm Water.” of volleyball,location have near a picnic, the geographical or walk through center an arboretum.of Knox Most area anThe acquaintance name was changedof a railroad to Knox official. by Aa poststatute office passed has Februarybeen in townsCounty. have community Center was swimming incorporated pools asas well,a village so stop and relax operation21, 1873, in which Winnetoon took effect since April 1891. 1, 1873. In 1996 Chief Standing poolside.in 1904 and is the county seat of Knox County, Bear Bridge was completed, bridging the shores of Knox County, Nebraska. near Niobrara, with South Dakota across the Missouri River. Knox Water Sports County containsParks about 1,050& Recreation miles, or 672,000 acres. If you enjoy boating, fishing, or swimming, you’ve found the ultimate WINNETOON MALL & POST OFFICE - Antiques, woodworking, play area.Parks Whether &you’re Recreation fishing in the Lewis and Clark Lake, furniture refinishing & repair. Natural Food Coop also. Visit Privy Missouri River, or the Niobrara River, you will find a wide variety of Path and the garden areas. Go back in time! fish includingCENTER walleye, PARK smallmouth- A quaint, bass, little largemouth park with bass,a northern Attractions playground, picnic shelter and restroom in the Explore an area filled with culture, history, recreation and adventure. pike, catfish, and perch. Boaters will find perfect spots for large BOARDWALK BACK-IN-TIME - Get a glimpse of Old West. This boatsmiddle like pontoons of Center or isthe available area is perfectfor visitors for motorboats, to stop canoes, uniqueDisconnect attraction to reconnect in Winnetoon at the includes Niobrara a State1907 Parkjail, outhouseor Lewis & and enjoy. Clark State Recreational Area. and kayaks. collection, replicas of 1910 business fronts, 1888 schoolhouse, The Nebraska side of the Missouri River in Knox County offers boat 1871 trading post, wildflower and prairie gardens and chainsaw docks, fishing around Diningevery bend, and wide open areas for skiing carvings. Open year round, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or tubing. plus Saturdays, Memorial DayDining - Labor Day. Winnetoon, 402-847- HIDE OUT BAR & GRILL - Full menu, fully-stocked 3368.You'll find small-town dining at its best in Knox County. You can Missouribar and River beer garden. 201 Main St., Center, 402- WINNETOONenjoy famous PARKNebraska - Located Beef at onarea the restaurants north end andof Winnetoon, cafes, some 288-4345. Lewis and Clark Lake thiseven park offer has buffalo. many activitiesArea saloons for youth. and lounges offer great spots to Verdel Santee relax with friends or kick it up and make some fun memories here Niobrara in Knox County. River 121 Hwy. Dining Hwy. 12 ELAINE'S TAVERN & CAFE - Daily lunch and evening specials. Niobrara Get a cold beverage after walking the Boardwalk. 305 Main Ave., Crofton 402-847-3321. Golfing There are many beautiful and challenging golf courses in the Nebraska Missouri River area. You’ll find courses located near CENTER the towns of Creighton, Bloomfield, Wausa, Crofton, and Niobrara. Verdigre Hwy. 84 Be sure to check out Tatanka Golf Course located near the Ohiya Bloomfield Casino. They were voted the 2015 ‘Best New U.S. Resort Course’ Hwy. 121 Hwy. in Golf Magazine. If you’re an avid golfer, you won’t want to miss Hwy. 13 this course! 14 Hwy. Bazile Mills Wausa Winnetoon Creighton Hunting Hwy. 59 Your hunting experience in Knox County will be unmatched! Niobrara State Park You’ll find the finest whitetail and mule deer hunting in the state of Nebraska. This is coupled with an abundance of other wildlife Tribal Museum & Educational Trail featuring pheasants, turkey, quail, and rabbits. Thousands of Ohiya Casino/Tatanka Golf Resort waterfowl are frequently found at Lewis & Clark Lake each year. Lewis & Clark State Recreational Area Lodging History Lindy is an unincorporated community located on THE VERDIGRE INN BED & BREAKFAST - the Santee Sioux Reservation in Knox County, in Renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian home in the northeastern part of the stateHistory of Nebraska in aCounty quiet, small-town Events setting. Family atmosphere. MidwesternBazile United Mills wasStates. founded It has ina 1882population after theof first wooden mill 305 3rd Ave., Verdigre, 402-668-2277. 13. in Nebraska was erected just north of town. There wound AUGUST: up being many mills in the area Bazile Mills served. Today 1: Knox County RidersCOMMERCIAL Pre-Fair Horse HOTELShow at Harm- Historic & Tulleys Commercial Event there are only about 30 residents as the townspeople left Center, BloomfieldHotel has seven rooms available seven nights after the mills closed. 7-8: Bridge Days, Niobraraa week. Each room has a private bath. Hot Parks & Recreation 13-16: Knox County breakfastFair, Bloomfield included with each night's stay. Casual THE DEVIL'S NEST - North of the tiny town of 14-16: Ponca Pow Wow,and homeywest of Niobrara,setting - greatwww.poncatribe-ne.org for family gatherings. Lindy in northern Knox County, the terrain drops 28-30: End of SummerLarge, Bash, two-level L&C State deck Recreational and fenced-in Area yard available sharply to form a deep hollow of wooded creeks 29: CCC Cruisin' Dayfor & outdoorGrillfest, Croftonparties! 117 N. Main St., Verdigre, and rolling grassland. Approximately 27,000 acres 29: Kevin J. Murray402-841-2574. Memorial Fishing Tournament, L&C State of hilly, rugged prairie form what both the white man Recreational Area and Native Americans have named the "Devil's 30: Nebraska WalleyeSLINGER Association FARM Tournament, CABINS L&C - Cabins State Recreationalfor your family Nest." It is also rumored that Jesse James used Area escape, spring turkey or fishing. 88017 521 Dr., the area as a hideout. Sightseeing from this area 31-Sept. 1: Wausa LaborVerdigre, Day Celebration402-358-1317. is breathtaking. WILDWOOD ACRES - Two cabins are available Z'S LINDY COUNTRY CLUB - Z's Lindy Country SEPTEMBERat Wildwood Acres Park. Call the Village Office, Club in Lindy is looking to provide amazing food, 12: Girl Scouts Love402-668-2621. State Parks, L&C There State are Recreational also camping Area pads smiles and, of course, COLD BEER! It is always a 15: Verdel's Annual withBroasted electricity. Chicken Supper, 5-7 p.m., Verdel good time at Z's. 53891 890 Way S., Lindy, 402- 373-2440. HILLSIDE SPORTSMAN LODGE - Located OCTOBERalong Highway 14, Verdigre, 402-668-2896. 10: Haymarket Oktoberfest, Crofton Dining 17: All Things Pumpkin Festival, Niobrara 53891 890 Way S., 24: Swedish Smorgasbord, Wausa Z'S LINDY COUNTRY CLUB - Lindy, 402-373-2440. NOVEMBER End of November - December 31: Creighton's SantaLand, Creighton DECEMBER 5: Niobrara's Christmas Festival and Santa Day 5: Verdigre Vánoce (Czech Hometown Christmas) 6: Crofton's Santa Day 14: Christmas in Wausa Knox County VERDIGRE HERITAGE MUSEUM - Take a trip back in time at the museum and learn how History the Village of Verdigre was built and thrived. Welcome to Private Shannon Country! Shannon Trail invites you to relive the adventureLocated in inscenic Knox Northeast County in Nebraska northeast where Nebraska, in ShoppingHistory Verdigre was established by Bohemian settlers in Verdel got its start at its current site circa 1902, when the the late summer of 1804 Private George Shannon, the youngest COUNTRY CREATIONS - Owner Delores member of the Lewisthe &beautiful Clark Expedition, Verdigris Valley. was lostVerdigre for sixteen was platted days. on Chicago and Northwestern Railroad was extended to that July 12, 1887, by George Quimby. Some of the first Ruzickapoint. started The this name business Verdel isin derived1972 and from the Spanish word Take part in the geocaching adventure in Knox County by locating has expanded from ceramics to fresh flowers, all 16 hand-carvedestablishments statues in Knox included and Cedar two saloons, counties. a post office "verde," meaning "green." and a hotel or restaurant. Among the first settlers balloons, specialty gifts and vinyl graphics. was "Old Jules" Sandoz, father of the famous author 313 S. Main St., Verdigre, 402-668-7271. Mari Sandoz. The first school was reported to have THE VERDIGRE CAROUSEL THRIFT operated during the year of 1888-89, and in 1889, a SHOP - This is a not-for-profit thrift store. All schoolhouse was put up. of the items are donated, the store is run by volunteers and the money is donated back Celebrations to the community. 314 N. Main St., Verdigre, 402-518-0962. KOLACH DAYS - A festive celebration of Verdigre's Czech heritage was conceived in 1939 GRANNY'S PLACE - For all your quilting and sponsored by the Czech Federation. It became supplies and gifts. 215 Main St., Verdigre, an annual event in the 1950s. Past festivities have 402-358-0311. included a carnival, bands, dancing, kolach- JEDLICKA'S HARDWARE HANK - Family-owned hardware store baking contest, kolach-eating contest, turtle that offers appliances sales and service as well as hardware products. races, kiddie parade, grand parade, flea markets, Also, a wide variety of gifts, toys, and seasonal products. 319 Main St., stage productions, basketball tournament, mud Verdigre, 402-668-2616. volleyball, various shows and demonstrations, tractor pull, Bull-O-Rama, alumni banquet and Dining crowning of the new Kolach King and Queen. It continues as an annual event held in June. COZY CORNER CAFE - Homemade lunch Geocache Map specials offered daily. Stop by for a piece of Parks & Recreation delicious homemade pie! 223 Main St., 402- 668-2313.