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34-Jailhouse and Courthouse Rock, July 2022

Jailhouse Courthouse Rock:

This is a stop on the Oregon Trail history loop in Western Nebraska. It is just south of Bridgeport, NE. A short dirt road leads you to a parking area where you can get pictures of these two iconic landmarks.

From the website (The Oregon Trail: Courthouse Rock): Located in the Platte River valley, Courthouse Rock and its smaller companion, Jailhouse Rock, were among the first landmarks seen by pioneers heading west.

Named after the courthouse in Saint Louis, the rocks were often mentioned in contemporary accounts. Artist Alfred J. Miller noted it as a "curious formation of Earth near the Platte River." Famous British explorer Sir Richard Burton wrote that it "resembled anything more than a courthouse" and that it really looked like an irregular pyramid.

Like Chimney Rock, which is about twelve miles west, Courthouse and Jailhouse Rock have eroded somewhat since the days of the great emigrations along the Oregon Trail.

Both of these historical spots sit side by side making this a one and done visit. When you visit you will be able to see the surrounding agricultural lands that surround thes monuments. The local area is a green belt along the Platte River, with fields of corn, alfalfa, beans and sugar beets.

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