Visible for miles, Chimney Rock was more than a wonder of nature. It was also a significant landmark in measuring the emigrants' progress west. This natural feature was a "grand and splendid object" to …

Chimney Rock is a prominent geological rock formation in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising over 300 feet (91 m) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is …

Designated as a National Historic Site on August 9, 1956, Chimney Rock and the Ethel S. and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center are maintained and operated by the Nebraska State Historical …

Nov 10, 2025 · Chimney Rock, located in Morrill County, Nebraska, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the American West. It stands tall with an altitude of about 4,227 feet and is part of the …

Chimney Rock National Historic Site, spirelike sandstone rock formation in western Nebraska, U.S., that was a major landmark along the Oregon Trail.

Since opening in August 2023, 28,000+ visitors from 36 countries and all 50 states have traversed its trails in the shadow of Chimney Rock—a landmark etched into pioneer history. Towering 480 feet …

Jul 13, 2025 · This tall, narrow rock formation rises sharply above the surrounding plains and can be seen from miles away. Chimney Rock is one of Nebraska’s most famous landmarks and a major …

Located in western Nebraska, approximately 30 miles south of Scotts Bluff National Monument and near the city of Bayard, Chimney Rock National Historic Site stands as a significant natural and historical …

Chimney Rock could be seen from far out on the plains and it signaled that the second phase, the difficult mountain passage, was near. Thousands wrote about carving their names on the tower even …

Jun 4, 2025 · As emigrants moved across the continent on the Oregon Trail in the 1800s, they often made note of Chimney Rock in their diaries. Visitors these days may be taking note as a new trail …