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History of Oshkosh and Garden County

The first permanent settlers in the Oshkosh area were men from the Oshkosh Land and Cattle Company, some of whom had come from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  In 1885 Henry Gumaer and John Robinson drove the first herd of cattle to the area, building headquarters on land now part of the Garden County Airport.  In 1889 a two-story structure was built on Main Street for a general store, post office, and hotel.    (from Helen Robinson history)

Click here for a digital copy of Helen Robinson's "Recollections."
Click here for a digital copy of Grant Shumway's "History of Western Nebraska and Its People."

Garden County Historical Society - Museums

Oshkosh is located on the Oregon/California/Mormon Trail.  The trail was located both south and north of the North Platte River.  The railroad came to town in 1908.  
For more information click here.

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City of Oshkosh - Nebraska

City of Oshkosh
​305 West 1st
PO Box 166
Oshkosh Nebraska  69154
308-772-3686

email:  ocityhall@gmail.com
Business hours M-F 7:00 AM -12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

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