Chadron Attractions
The first resident's of Chadron (pop. 5,600) held gunfights in the saloons. The town is in Dawes County, in northwestern Nebraska. Chadron is the location of Chadron State College.
Dawes County Historical Society Museum
The Dawes County Historical Society Museum contains a log house and barn, 1890s schoolhouse, pioneer church and C & NW caboose. The museum features a collection of antiques including a general store, a hospital room, blacksmith tools, farm machinery, vintage quilts, and a railroad room.
Hours
May 30 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Museum of the Fur Trade
The Museum of the Fur Trade is located at the site of an original trading post east of Chadron. Exhibits tell the story of the fur trade.
Museum of the Fur Trade
6321 Highway 20
Chadron, NE 69337-5325
United States
6321 Highway 20
Chadron, NE 69337-5325
United States
Phone 1 (308) 432-3843
Fax 1 (308) 432-5963
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
