Logan Creek Dredge facts for kids

The Logan Creek Dredge is a special canal in northeastern Nebraska, United States. It's like a straight path that mostly follows where a natural stream, the Logan Creek, used to flow. The original Logan Creek had many twists and turns, called meanders.

Even today, some water still flows through parts of the old, winding creek. People sometimes call this older path the Old Channel Logan Creek.

Where Does It Go?

The Logan Creek Dredge starts in southeastern Cedar County, Nebraska. It begins where two smaller streams, Middle Logan Creek and Perrin Creek, join together. This spot is northeast of a town called Laurel.

From there, the canal flows southeast. It passes by or very close to several towns. These towns include Concord, Wakefield, Pender, Bancroft, Lyons, Oakland, Uehling, and Winside.

Finally, the canal empties into the Elkhorn River. This happens in eastern Dodge County, just east of Winslow.

How Did It Get Its Name?

The original Logan Creek was named after Logan Fontenelle. He was an important chief of the Omaha tribe. Sadly, he was killed by the Oglala Sioux people in 1855.

A Look at History

The Logan Creek Site

There's a special historical place called the Logan Creek Site. You can find it at Marker 151 on U.S. Route 77. It's located between the towns of Uehling and Oakland in Burt County.

The Nebraska State Historical Society takes care of this site. It's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place in history!

First European Settlers

The first European family to settle near what is now Oakland was the Aaron Arlington family. They arrived in 1857. The town of Oakland itself was named in 1863, after a person named John Oak.

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  Logan Creek site historical marker, December 2015