Fort Kearny State Historical Park 
1020 V Rd
Kearney, NE 68847
308-865-5305
http://outdoornebraska.gov/fortkearny/
State Park: Bike, Birding, Camp, Fish, Hike, History, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
In its 23 years as a military post Fort Kearny came to symbolize westward expansion and development. It was the first fort built to protect travelers on the Oregon Trail. It was the headquarters of military and civil government, an important stage station, a home station of the Pony Express, an outfitting depot for numerous Indian campaigns, and the home of the famed Pawnee Scouts under the leadership of Frank and Luther North.