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: November 21, 2024