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Courthouse and Jail Rocks - Wikipedia Courthouse and Jail Rocks, which rise 400 feet (120 m) above the North Platte Valley, are composed of Brule clay, Gering sandstone and volcanic ash The rock formations are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and in the Nebraska Natural Areas Register
Courthouse and Jail Rocks - U. S. National Park Service Courthouse and Jail Rocks are massive monoliths made of Brule clay and Gering sandstone Over time, wind and water erosion slowly sculpted the rocks into their current courthouse or castle appearance
Courthouse and Jail Rocks - Nebraska State Historical Society At the foot of Courthouse Rock, you stand on sediments laid down 35 million years ago The top layers at the valley rim are about 10 million years younger The river carved a path down through these layers In time it became a broad valley Courthouse Rock is a remnant
The Oregon Trail: Courthouse Rock - History Globe Located in the Platte River valley, Courthouse Rock and its smaller companion, Jailhouse Rock, were among the first landmarks seen by pioneers heading west Named after the courthouse in Saint Louis, the rocks were often mentioned in contemporary accounts
Courthouse and Jail Rocks (Bridgeport) | VisitNebraska. com These unusual rock formations were 2 of the first "road signs" met by westward travelers Open year-round, daylight hours No tourist facilities at the site nor staff presence Free
Guiding Landmarks Historical Marker Court House Rock was first noticed by explorer Robert Stuart in 1812 and quickly became one of the guiding landmarks for fur traders and emigrants traveling to the California, Oregon and Utah Territories (A historical marker located near Bridgeport in Morrill County, Nebraska )
Courthouse Rock and Jail Rock - Nebraska - Scenic USA Rising almost 400 feet from the valley floor, and shrinking with every thunderstorm and strong windstorm, these rock formations are listed in the National Register of Historic Places Diary entries, now over 170 years old, explain a strong fascination with these scenic wonders
Nebraska Historical Marker: Courthouse and Jail Rocks Court House Rock is a geological feature in the Nebraska Panhandle that became a famous landmark in the Platte River Road It is the first of the three famous landmarks seen by westward migrants in the Nebraska Panhandle region, followed by Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff
Courthouse and Jail Rocks | Explore Nebraska History Courthouse and Jail Rocks, rising some 400 feet above the North Platte Valley, are erosional remnants composed of clay, sandstone and volcanic ash The rocks are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and in the Nebraska Natural Areas Register
Historic Wonders Of Courthouse And Jail Rocks - TouristSecrets Courthouse Rock: This massive formation resembles a courthouse, hence its name Rising 400 feet above the North Platte River Valley, it served as a landmark for pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail