A landmark for travelers along the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has a colorful history. Learn about some of the groups and individuals who have a special connection to this sentinel on the Great Plains.
![]() Native People and Scotts Bluff
Learn about the Native people who have lived and traveled near Scotts Bluff. ![]() The Emigrant Experience
Learn more about the daily lives of those traveling west on the Great Platte River Road. ![]() Hiram Scott
Learn more about the man whom Scotts Bluff is named after, fur trader Hiram Scott. ![]() Rebecca Winters
Rebecca Winters was headed to Utah when tragedy struck. Learn more about this Mormon Pioneer. ![]() William Henry Jackson
William Henry Jackson is an icon of the American west. Scotts Bluff National Monument contains the largest collection of his watercolors. |
Last updated: February 9, 2023