John G. Neihardt State Historic Site

Neihardt, John G., Study

One-room building with small porch; circular hedge about 100 feet in diameter

The Neihardt Study and Sioux Prayer Garden
Location NW corner of Washington and Grove Sts., Bancroft, Nebraska
Coordinates 42°0′41″N 96°34′37″W / 42.01139°N 96.57694°W / 42.01139; -96.57694Coordinates: 42°0′41″N 96°34′37″W / 42.01139°N 96.57694°W / 42.01139; -96.57694
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built 1911 (1911)
NRHP Reference # 70000369[1]
Added to NRHP July 28, 1970

John G. Neihardt State Historic Site, also known as the Neihardt Center, is located in Bancroft, Nebraska, United States and features museum exhibits about Nebraska Poet Laureate John Neihardt.

The one room study that Neihardt used from 1911 through 1920 as the place where he wrote many of his works is preserved at the site. In 1970 the site was entered into the National Register of Historic Places, and is the only structure remaining from the original property. The room has been furnished as if used by Neihardt, and visitors may view it from the open door.

The site is operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society and the John G. Neihardt Foundation, and also features the Sacred Hoop Prayer Garden, designed by Neihardt, and a library with materials about Neihardt's life and legacy. Special events include an annual Neihardt Day celebration.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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