NPS From various tribes of Native Americans living and travelling through the area, to our modern towns with populations made of many different cultures, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for a huge diversity of peoples.
Hiram ScottLearn more about the man whom Scotts Bluff is named after, fur trader Hiram Scott. 
Rebecca WintersRebecca Winters was headed to Utah when tragedy struck. Learn more about this Mormon Pioneer. 
William Henry JacksonWilliam Henry Jackson is an icon of the American west. Scotts Bluff National Monument contains the largest collection of his watercolors. 
Robidoux PassLearn more about Robidoux Pass, the preferred route of emigrants in the Scotts Bluff area before 1851. 
Fort MitchellFort Mitchell was located just northwest of Scotts Bluff along the route of the emigrant trails. 
New Deal Programs at Scotts BluffDepression-era New Deal programs have left a lasting legacy at Scotts Bluff National Monument. 
Chimney RockChimney Rock was a major landmark for emigrants traveling west on the Great Platte River Road. 
Soap Box Derby at Scotts BluffFrom 1939 until 1951, the Soap Box Derby was one of the most popular annual events at Scotts Bluff National Monument. 
The Mormon OdometerOdometers were used by Mormon Pioneers to measure their progress to the Salt Lake Valley. 
The Emigrant ExperienceLearn more about the daily lives of those traveling west on the Great Platte River Road. 
The Five Rocks of Scotts BluffLearn about the famous "Five Rocks" of Scotts Bluff National Monument. 
The Road Through Scotts BluffMany different groups of people have traveled past Scotts Bluff throughout the ages. 
The Horse Creek TreatyExplore the history of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851, also known as the Horse Creek Treaty. |
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Last updated: August 2, 2021