Platte County

Gazetteer Census Data and Maps
Historical Resources Available Electronically

Libraries
Humphrey Public Library - http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/mission/mad/humphrey.html
This website provides a picture of the library and a link to the designated library contact. Hours and location information are not included.

Central Community College - http://www.cccneb.edu/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?
SRC=DB&SRCN=&GnavID=119&SnavID=&TnavID=
This website is very extensive and provides links to numerous resources. To access the Online Library Catalogue click on “Library Catalogue” then “Login to GeoWeb” and clink on the “Columbus” link. From there, one may search the availabilities of the local campus library. Links to area newspapers, and a video and CD catalogue is also available to search. The website includes general information about the library as well.

Columbus Public Library Website - http://www.megavision.net/library/
Extensive information about the library policies, services, hours, and location is included in this website. The site also links to the bookmobile schedule and other local areas of interest. However, no online catalogue is available through this website.

Museums
Platte County Museum (Columbus, NE) - http://www.megavision.net/museum/
This website provides information on the location, contacts, and hours of the museum. It also includes images of various displays and links to the museum’s newsletter. Information for contributions, donations, and volunteer and membership opportunities is listed as well.

Higgins Memorial (Columbus, NE) - http://www.higginsmemorial.com/
This website provides extensive information on the location, historical background, construction, and updates of the memorial.

St. Michael’s Historical Society (Tarnov, NE) http://www.megavision.net/stmichaels/complex.html
This website provides a historical background of St. Michael’s Church and the settlement of Tarnov, NE. It provides contact and location information as well as a link to the church’s newsletter. A brief description of the historical society complex is also included.

County and Community Historical Information
The following websites include a historical sketch of each of the listed cities. The information is part of a series titled “Nebraska…Our Towns.” The program’s website is located at: http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/home.htm
Humphrey, Creston, Cornlea, Tarnov
Additional cities in Platte County may be found at:
http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/platte/platte.htm

County and Community Links
Platte County Website - http://www.plattecounty.net/
This website includes basic county information, a list of county offices and elected officials, a county event calendar and contact links.

Columbus, NE Website - http://www.ci.columbus.ne.us/, Gazetteer

Humphrey, NE Website - http://www.ci.humphrey.ne.us/, Gazetteer

Duncan, NE Website - http://www.ci.duncan.ne.us/

The above websites include general community information, including maps and descriptive locations of the cities, the history of town settlements, local tourist and recreation sites, points of interest, economic information and community businesses, and healthcare facilities and local educational centers.