The 100th Meridian Historical Marker

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The 100th Meridian Historical Marker offers a focused stop in Dawson County, Nebraska, centered on a line that helps describe place on a much larger map. Its name refers to the 100th meridian, a line of longitude; the marker turns that geographic reference into a local point of interest.

A meridian is an imaginary north–south line used to measure longitude. At a marker devoted to one, the subject is both concrete and expansive: a point on the ground invites visitors to think about how a mapped reference relates to the landscape around it. The 100th meridian is not a wall or visible boundary. It is a geographic reference, useful for locating places and understanding how maps organize the world.

That contrast gives the stop its appeal. Historical markers can make broad ideas approachable by attaching them to a particular place. Here, the title itself supplies a simple prompt: consider how a single line of longitude can connect locations across a continent while also identifying one spot in Nebraska. You do not need a long itinerary to engage with that idea; a brief pause to read the marker and orient yourself on a map can be enough.

Dawson County provides the setting for this small-scale encounter with geography and history. Rather than expecting a large attraction, approach it as a concise point of interest—a chance to notice how names, map references and local places overlap. The marker’s significance lies in the subject it identifies, making it a useful addition for travelers interested in geographic landmarks or the stories attached to them.

If you are passing through the area, allow a little time to read the marker at an unhurried pace and take in its context. The 100th Meridian Historical Marker is a reminder that a seemingly abstract line can become meaningful when it is tied to a real place.

Fun facts

1. A meridian is a line of longitude used to describe a location on Earth.

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Nearby & related places

1. UP 25335 — approx. 0.0 km away (straight-line distance).
2. COZAD — approx. 0.3 km away (straight-line distance).
3. Robert Henri Historical Walkway — approx. 0.3 km away (straight-line distance).

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A point on the ground, a line on the map: the 100th Meridian Historical Marker in Dawson County, Nebraska, invites a fresh look at how geography gives places their locations.

What does a meridian mean in real life? The 100th Meridian Historical Marker offers a simple place to reflect on the lines of longitude that help locate places around the world.

Add a geography-minded pause to a Nebraska itinerary with the 100th Meridian Historical Marker in Dawson County.

The 100th meridian is an imaginary line of longitude—but a marker can make that map reference feel connected to a particular place.

For travelers who enjoy geographic landmarks, the 100th Meridian Historical Marker brings a broad mapping idea into focus in Dawson County, Nebraska.

Maps turn the world into a system of locations. The 100th Meridian Historical Marker offers a local prompt to think about how maps connect places.

A small point of interest with a big-map subject: discover the 100th Meridian Historical Marker in Nebraska’s Dawson County.

Consider the line behind the name: the 100th Meridian Historical Marker is a concise stop for anyone curious about longitude and place.

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Sources & visitor information

• OpenStreetMap place record