Place

Dawson County Museum

Aerial view of museum, parking lot with cars, red roof, fire truck, lake, trees, blue sky.
An aerial view of the Dawson County Historical Museum, Lexington, NE

Photo/Jim Delahunty

Quick Facts
Location:
Dawson County Historical Museum, 805 Taft St., Lexington, NE GPS 40.781443 -99.730869
Significance:
The Dawson County History Museum in Lexington, NE, offers trail exhibits and a research library with original historical records pertaining to the emigrations.
Designation:
Historic site on the California and Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trails.
MANAGED BY:
Dawson County Historical Society

Cellular Signal, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Wheelchair Accessible

The Dawson County History Museum offers trail exhibits and a research library with original historical records pertaining to the emigrations. To visit, enter Lexington, NE, on US-30. On the east side of town, turn north on N Taft Street and drive ½ mile. The museum complex is on the left. 

Site Information

Location (Dawson County Historical Museum, 805 Taft St., Lexington, NE  GPS 40.781443 -99.730869)

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

California National Historic Trail

California National Historic Trail, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

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Last updated: July 25, 2026