Crawford (Nebraska) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States
About Crawford (Nebraska)
When the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad came through the Nebraska panhandle in 1886, a tent city sprang up three miles east of military post Fort Robinson. The town was named after the late cavalry officer Lt. Emmet Crawford, who had been previously stationed at the Fort. In its early years, Crawford provided entertainment for the soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Robinson, giving the town a reputation for being wild and rowdy. It was an important point for commerce for many years, being located at the junction of two railroads. Crawford's economy also depended largely on Fort Robinson up through World War II, when the Fort contained a German POW camp and a training site for military dogs. Crawford has since transformed into a quiet rural town. The main local industries are
Top Attractions in Crawford (Nebraska)
Explore the best things to see and do in Crawford (Nebraska):
- ★Co-operative Block Building
- ★Crawford Historical Museum
- ★Fort Robinson Museum
- ★Fort Robinson State Park
- ★Legend Buttes Golf Course
- ★Post Playhouse
- ★Trailside Museum of Natural History
Where to Eat in Crawford (Nebraska)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Fort Robinson Restaurant
- 🍴Q's Dairy Sweet
- 🍴Staab's Drive-In
Where to Stay in Crawford (Nebraska)
- 🏨Fort Robinson
- 🏨High Plains Homestead Glampground and RV Park
- 🏨Hilltop Motel
Crawford (Nebraska) Travel Guide Sections
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