Nebraskaas Cowboy Line existed for nearly 125 years and covered more than 400miles as it made its way across the northern portion of the state. Theconstruction ... » 

Nebraskaas Cowboy Line existed for nearly 125 years and covered more than 400miles as it made its way across the northern portion of the state. Theconstruction of the rail line which started in 1869 was the impetus for theestablishment of many towns and even the relocation of some along the route.The line was employed to transport miners to the Black Hills during the goldrush of the late 1800s it carried thousands of Irish and German immigrants tothe largely unsettled area and it allowed politicians to meet theirconstituents. It also was used to deliver necessities amusements technologyand new innovations to the stateas citizenry. «