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Historical
Attractions
Nebraska Ranch
Established 1908
The Double R was established at the turn of the 19th Century
by the family of the present day owners. The ranch was
foremost a cattle ranch, but even more important at the
time, was the medical service that would be provided by
R. G. Roth, MD. In 1908 he brought his family, Mother,
and brother to settle here to ranch and to practice medicine.
Each family member proved -up on a Homestead Claim under
the Kinkaid Act and then later they added to their holdings
through the purchase of the proved up claims of other
settlers who wanted to leave the area. For forty years,
the doctor traveled by horseback, or buggy, and later
by the first automobile in the area, to treat the sick
and the needy; and, when necessary, performed whatever
surgical, optical, and dental care he could for his patients.
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Nebraska
Sod House
A rich ancestral heritage lies within the walls of the
original sod house. In its day this was one of the finest
homes in the area. It was built by friends and family
members from sod slabs, cut and hauled from the lakeside
meadow. The sod house was lived in until 1994 and is available
for viewing by our guests. It is filled with memorabilia
of the original prairie pioneers and is enjoyed by our
guests. The house has 3 large rooms, with a full attic.
There is a six inch covering of concrete preserving the
exterior walls of sod, which keep the house cool in summer
and warm in winter. The sod has been well-preserved. Most
of the original furnishings, a library, musical instruments,
dishes, and the doctor’s surgical instruments and
medical bags have been saved, along with some of his medical
books. A complete case of optical lens is available for
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One-Room
Schoolhouse
On site you can visit the original one-room schoolhouse
which has been completely restored. It is the original
schoolhouse for District 66 in Cherry County, and was
built c. 1910. Seeing the original school desks, some
of the original textbooks, an 1886 upright grand piano,
and an extensive library, can be a fun and interesting
way to spend some of your hours at the ranch. The piano
is tuned every year and is used weekly for piano lessons
given to neighborhood children. There is regular playground
equipment to be enjoyed by the younger crowd. Guests enjoy
browsing the many books, or tickling the ivories on the
wonderful old grand piano.
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Local
History
In addition to the schoolhouse and the sod house, there
is the Hooker County Historical Society Old Hotel Museum,
in Mullen that can be shown by appointment. It is housed
in the original Hamm Hotel which was purchased by the
historical society c. 1985 and converted into a museum.
Genealogists and historians can learn more at www.mullen.bravepages.com
About 8 miles south and west of the ranch you might enjoy
seeing the Dry Valley Church. It has also been completely
restored to its original condition and although they do
not hold regular services there, do have a Memorial Day
Service and a Christmas Night Lamp Light Service every
year.
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Call
(866) 217-2042 or Email info@sandhilldoublerranch.com today for
reservations. You will find that Sand Hills, Nebraska’s
Double R Ranch is a perfect year round retreat for sportsmen, couples,
families, small groups, writers, or other adventurous vacationers. |
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