Antelope County is a rural county in Eastern Nebraska.

Understand

Cities

Elgin, Neligh, Tilden are the largest towns in the county, with Neligh being the county seat.

Get around

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Ashfalls Rhino Barn

• 1 Ashfalls Fossil Bed State Historical Park, 86930 517th Ave, Royal (take US-20 west of Royal, turn north on 517th Ave and follow for 7 miles), ☏ +1 402-893-2000, ashfall2@unl.edu. May 1-May 28: Tu-Sa 9:30AM-4:30PM; Memorial Day-Labor Day: W-Su 9:30AM-4:30PM; Sep 8-Oct 10: W-Sa 9:30AM-4:30PM, Su 1:30PM-4:30PM. First discovered in 1971, this fossil site captures a snapshot of the area 10-12 million years ago. Over 360 acres are available for hiking and picnicking. There is a visitors center and a viewing platform where visitors can watch people unearth ancient bones. $7.50 per person. (updated May 2021)
• 2 Neligh Mill State Historic Site, N Street & Wylie Dr, Neligh (on W 2nd St, between US-275 and NE-14), ☏ +1 402-887-4303, harv.ofe@nebraska.gov. May 1-Sep 30 10AM-4:30PM. Constructed in 1873 as a flower mill and operated until 1969. This is the only mill in Nebraska from this era with all of the original equipment still intact. Tours available. Open on Independence Day. $3 adults. (updated May 2021)

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