Rock Creek Station was a Pony Express and stage stop that served a feeder trail to the Oregon Trail. Deep ruts made by covered wagons on their westward journey are still visible. Rock Creek Station State Historical Site some 350 acres of prairie hilltops, timber-studded creek bottoms, and rugged ravines and draws about 6 miles southeast of Fairbury, off of Nebraska Highway 8.A visitor center offers various events that include covered wagon rides in season and blacksmith demonstrations.
