Butler County Nebraska Historical Society

Butler County Nebraska Historical Society Preserving the history of Butler County, Nebraska. Depot Museum open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. We are closed during the fall, winter, and spring.

Visit by Appointment: call Jacque Masek at 402-367-2327 or Jane Buresh at 402-641-3168 - talk to Jane about donating Butler County artifacts. If you'd like to schedule a special viewing for your larger family or group, call Steve Barlean at 402-367-7907. We are open on weekends during the summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

08/31/2026

Here is a history flashback from Jim Reisdorff: From the Butler County Historical Society, David City, NE.

100 years ago (1926) - The Henry Ohlsen & Sons Company of David City have shipped 400,000 bricks from David City to Central City for use in constructing the new high school building there. Bricks have also been shipped to Cedar Rapids, Spalding and Wahoo for construction projects. The firm has been operating its brick manufacturing plant in David City the full season, employing 10 to 15 men. (The Butler County Press)

There is much to see at the Depot Museum in David City. Free to visit, air conditioned, friendly volunteers, many milita...
08/31/2026

There is much to see at the Depot Museum in David City. Free to visit, air conditioned, friendly volunteers, many military uniforms, Pawnee artifact display, knife display, women's clothes from different eras, and much more. Summer hours are 1 to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday.

08/29/2026

2 more weekends to visit the museum. This weekend and next weekend, including Labor Day Monday the 7th. Open 1-4 PM

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As always, Labor Day weekend will be our last weekend with regular open hours. If you haven't found time to come see the...
08/26/2026

As always, Labor Day weekend will be our last weekend with regular open hours. If you haven't found time to come see the museum and maybe pick up a relative's old mailbox sign, now is the time! We're open 1-4 on Saturdays and Sundays and also Labor Day. Signs are $5 each

Recently, Gary Zeilinger built us this awesome period-correct cabinet for our storage area at the museum. Not only did h...
08/23/2026

Recently, Gary Zeilinger built us this awesome period-correct cabinet for our storage area at the museum. Not only did he build it, but he and Steve Schmit crawled around in the attic running some new wiring for us. Great volunteers like Gary and Steve are every organization's dream. Oh, and did I forget to mention Gary recently surpassed the 80-year mark? Yeah, I'm jealous. Thank you is not enough, but all we can afford to give. So a HUGE thank you to Gary and Steve!

Great interview about the Butler County Nebraska Historical Society Depot Museum. Thanks Pure Nebraska!
08/19/2026

Great interview about the Butler County Nebraska Historical Society Depot Museum. Thanks Pure Nebraska!

If you enjoy railroad history, you may want to pay a visit to the Butler County Museum, which is housed inside a former Burlington railroad depot.

Monday, October 5th.
08/16/2026

Monday, October 5th.

Address

PO Box 133, 200 D Street
David City, NE
68632

Telephone

+14023677907

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