National Monument · Nebraska, United States
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff National Monument is a national monument in Nebraska, United States, covering 3,005 acres (1,216 ha), established in 1919.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 3,005 acres (1,216 ha) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Coordinates | 41.8347° N, 103.7070° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Scotts Bluff National Monument
Scotts Bluff National Monument is located west of the city of Gering in western Nebraska, United States. This National Park Service site protects over 3,000 acres of historic overland trail remnants, mixed-grass prairie, rugged badlands, towering bluffs and riparian area along the North Platte River. The park boasts over 100,000 annual visitors. The monument's north bluff is named after Hiram Scott, who was a clerk for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company and died near the bluff in 1828.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
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- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 145.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Nebraska
Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotts Bluff National Monument?
Scotts Bluff National Monument is in Nebraska, United States (41.8347° N, 103.7070° W).
When was Scotts Bluff National Monument established?
Scotts Bluff National Monument was established in 1919, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Scotts Bluff National Monument?
Scotts Bluff National Monument covers 3,005 acres (1,216 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotts_Bluff_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/scbl/ — Official park page.