Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
The archway in 2021
Interactive map of the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument area
General information
TypeArchway
Location3060 E 1st St., Kearney, Nebraska, U.S.
Coordinates40°40′14″N 99°02′19″W / 40.670418250162726°N 99.03850196789888°W / 40.670418250162726; -99.03850196789888
OpenedJuly 16, 2000
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40°40′11″N 99°02′18″W / 40.669747°N 99.038342°W / 40.669747; -99.038342

The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument (also known as The Archway or Kearney Archway) is a monument on Interstate 80 located three miles (4.8 km) east of Kearney, Nebraska, United States. Originally proposed in 1997 and opened in July 2000, it houses a historical experience that tells the story of Nebraska and the Platte River Valley in the development of America. The monument spans more than 300 feet (91 m) above Interstate 80 and is accessible via two numbered exits (275 and 272).

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