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The museum is located two miles north of Interstate 80. It traces regional history from prehistoric times through artifacts, murals and mosaics. Exhibits include a county jailhouse, replica of a plains sod house, and a county jail. The home of General Delevan Bates, a Civil War veteran and area citizen, is on site. The collection started in 1935.

Location: 210 16th Street, Aurora Nebraska 68818 Telephone 402-694-6531

Other History nearby:
(Minden) Harold Warp Pioneer Village
(Aurora) Plainsman Museum
(Grand Island) Stuhr Museum

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