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Dawson County Historical Museum, Lexington, NE
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Dawson County Historical Museum

Local history museum in Lexington, Nebraska, preserving the story of Dawson County.

805 Taft St., Lexington, Nebraska 68850 · Lexington, NE

About Dawson County Historical Museum

The Dawson County Historical Museum in Lexington, Nebraska, is run by the Dawson County Historical Society. It presents exhibits on the history and culture of the county, and it keeps research collections and family and genealogical archives for people tracing local roots. The Society was founded in 1958 and the museum opened to the public in May 1970. Visitors can phone ahead to ask about group visits or appointments.

  • #local history
  • #genealogy
  • #research archive
  • #Lexington
  • #Dawson County

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