Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum

The 65-acre grounds feature a 52-room Colonial Revival mansion with Victorian furnishings, complemented by expansive gardens and forested areas.

J. Sterling Morton established this estate in 1855 as a four-room house, later transforming it into a grand residence before his son donated it to Nebraska in 1923.

The mansion functions as a museum displaying early Nebraska artifacts, while the grounds demonstrate Morton's vision of transforming plains through strategic tree planting.

The park grounds remain open year-round without entry permits, while mansion tours cost 9 dollars for adults and 7 dollars for children aged three to twelve.

The arboretum maintains 270 varieties of trees and shrubs, including 10 state champion specimens, each marked with engraved bronze identification plates.

Location: Nebraska City

Inception: 1923

GPS coordinates: 40.68056,-95.88167

Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:36