Fort Kearny State Historical Park Fort Kearny State Historical Park (imprint here) park information: Originally a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, riders and gold prospectors, Fort Kearny is now a state historical park preserved by the Game and Parks Commission. Visitors to the park can explore reconstructed buildings, including the stockade, parade grounds, powder magazine and blacksmith/carpenter shop, and explore exhibits telling the story of the fort.

Established in 1848, Fort Kearny was the first fort built to protect travelers on the Oregon- Trail. It also served as a home station for Pony Express riders and ; it was an important stage station; and it sheltered crews building the . Fort Kearny was discontinued as a military post in 1871; buildings were town down, and the land was opened for homesteading. The Fort Kearny Memorial Association purchased the land in the 1920s, and by 1959, Fort Kearny was declared to be a state historical park.

A Nebraska Park Entry Permit required for entrance; purchase online at OutdoorNebraska.org. Direct questions to 308-865-5305 or [email protected]. Learn more at Outdoornebraska.org/ FortKearny. park amenities: Modern restrooms; benches scattered throughout the park; no steps; park is open from sunrise to sunset daily; walking tour available through MyClio; solid surface parking lot. camping amenities: No camping available. We do have camping available at the nearby Fort Kearny State Recreation Area. park activities: Our Visitors Center is open from May 1 to Sept. 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, $2 per adult, $1 for children 3-12 years old, and under 3 - free. We have sidewalks to the buildings, bird Team name: ______watching, and dogs are allowed on a 6-ft. leash. address: 1020 V Road Kearney, NE 68847 address: ______directions: From I-80, take the Kearney exit 272, travel south on Highway 44, and east on Highway 50A for 4 miles. Or take the Minden exit 279, travel south on Highway 10, and west on Highway 50A city: ______state: ______for 3 miles. zip: ______phone #: ______clue: Next to the only way to enter this structure from the west side. e-mail: ______Distance: 330 yards from parking lot mail nature impressions to: Surface: Concrete sidewalk NERPA Attn: Great Parks Pursuit 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 701 Omaha, NE 68183