State Park · Nebraska, United States
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park is a state park in Nebraska, United States, covering 435 acres (176 ha), established in 1987.
State Park · Nebraska, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Cherry, Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 435 acres (176 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 42.9578° N, 101.6770° W |
| Managed by | Nebraska state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bowring Ranch State Historical Park
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park is a state park of Nebraska, United States, interpreting the ranching heritage of the Sand Hills region and the lives of former owners Arthur and Eva Bowring (the first female U.S. Senator from Nebraska). The park is three miles (4.8 km) north of Merriman in Cherry County, near the South Dakota border. The ranch was founded in 1894. Arthur and Eva met when her car broke down near his ranch and he came to her assistance. They married in 1928 and kept the ranch running while each served in a variety of public offices.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Merriman, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles north of Merriman |
Airports near this park
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- Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) · Chadron, United States · 72.3 miles away
- Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) · Alliance, United States · 84.9 miles away
- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) · Rapid City, United States · 102.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Nebraska
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bowring Ranch State Historical Park?
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park is in Nebraska, United States (42.9578° N, 101.6770° W).
When was Bowring Ranch State Historical Park established?
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bowring Ranch State Historical Park?
Bowring Ranch State Historical Park covers 435 acres (176 ha).
How do I get to Bowring Ranch State Historical Park?
The nearest town is Merriman, Nebraska. about 3 miles north of Merriman.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nebraska_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Nebraska state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowring_Ranch_State_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).