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Townsley-Murdock Immigrant Trail Site

Alda, Nebraska • Hall County

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About This Property

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The Townsley-Murdock Immigrant Trail Site in Alda, Nebraska, preserves a segment of a vital overland trail used by emigrants, explorers, and Native Americans. This location marks a significant point where diverse groups intersected during the westward expansion.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
2.4
Listed Date
3/5/1998
Other Names
Nas#25hl13;Hl00149

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Exploration/Settlement; Native American; Historic - Non-aboriginal; Historic - Aboriginal
Periods of Significance
1000 Ad - 1900 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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