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Where Wild Bill Fought and Pioneers Crossed
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Step back in time at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park in Nebraska, where the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express, and Wild Bill Hickok’s legendary shootout all converged. This historic site, featuring authentic 1980 replicas of original buildings, offers a vivid glimpse into 19th-century frontier life — from a blacksmith shop and bunkhouse to the very cabin where Hickok clashed with David McCanles. Once a vital Pony Express stop (April 1860–November 1861) and home to McCanles’ pioneering toll bridge, the park now blends history with adventure: horse camping, 10 miles of trails, and 25 electric camp pads — perfect for soaking in the past while enjoying the present.
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