Banner County

Banner County Museum is a complex of eleven buildings in Harrisburg that documents early settlement in the region. The collection features a log schoolhouse, sod house, pioneer church, and an original bank building from when the county was established.

Banner County was established in 1886, and the museum preserves structures from this founding period. The buildings represent the era when settlers developed the prairie and established their community in the area.

The buildings show how settlers lived and worked in this region, particularly through farming and daily routines. Walking through the structures reveals the practical skills and building methods that early inhabitants relied on.

The museum operates Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM during summer months and accepts visitors by appointment year-round. Plan to spend time exploring multiple buildings, and wear comfortable shoes since the tour covers various outdoor areas.

The sod house is a rare example of how pioneers built homes from stacked grass blocks when wood was scarce. This working building demonstrates a forgotten construction method that was essential for survival on the early prairie.

Website: https://bannercountyhistoricalsociety.org

GPS coordinates: 41.55847,-103.74332

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57