The stories of Merrick County, NE
7 narrated audio stories from across Merrick County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Archer House
The Hotel That Made a Young Town Feel Real
A prairie hotel where ordinary arrivals shaped a county seat.
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Where the Platte Carried the West
How Merrick County sat inside America’s great overland corridor.
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When Merrick County Put Down Its Papers for Good
How railroad change gave Merrick County government a permanent home in Central City.
Archer House
Where the Railroad Checked In
A hotel’s long life mirrors Central City’s rise with the rails.
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Before the Settlers, a County on Paper
How territorial lawmakers drew Merrick County before settlement caught up.
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How Wright Morris Made Nebraska Last
A Nebraska childhood became fiction, photographs, and lasting American art.
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Where the Platte Became a Highway West
How a river corridor through Merrick County carried thousands heading west.
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