Plattsmouth is the county seat of Cass County, Nebraska. The city is located at the confluence of the Platte and Missouri rivers, at an area that had previously been visited by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Settlement of the community began after Samuel Martin obtained a license to operate a ferry across the Missouri River at what is now Glenwood, Iowa. He received a permit from the Secretary of War to establish a trading post, which was known as the Barracks, consisting of a two-story home and another building that served as the trading post. Considered, but passed over as the territorial capital, Plattsmouth was incorporated as a town-company, and named the seat of government for Cass County. In 1911, a bridge was built across the Platte River, replacing the ferry. Plattsmouth is south of Gilmore and Bellevue, at Nebraska’s border with Iowa.
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Bankers House Bed and Breakfast
The Queen Anne Victorian home was built in 1883, offering three guest accommodations, which are described here, with directions, a list of amenities, photographs, rates, and contacts.
http://www.bankersbedandbreakfast.com/
Cass County was created by the Territorial Legislature in 1855, and named for General Lewis Cass. The official county government web site posts notices of public meetings, a calendar of events, notices, and election results. A county map is available, and taxpayers may pay taxes online.
http://www.cassne.org/
The official municipal web site presents an overview of the local government, its departments, economic development within the city, and a guide for city residents, along with administrative and departmental contacts, council meeting agendas and minutes, and access to various reports and forms.
http://www.plattsmouth.org/
Specializing in the sale of pre-owned vehicles, the auto dealership has two locations, one in Nebraska City, the other in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Its locations, hours of operation, and inventory are featured, with information about its service center and contacts.
http://www.henrymotors.com/
The animal medical facility in Plattsmouth, Nebraska treats most types of small animals, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, and mice. Its location, office hours, services, and appointment policies are stated, and care guides are made available.
http://www.plattsmouthanimalhospital.com/
Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit membership organization is made up of businesses and professional people in the Plattsmouth, Nebraska area. Membership policies, the benefits of membership, and a membership directory are featured, with an events calendar and announcements.
http://www.plattsmouthchamber.com/
The PK-12th grade public school district operates Plattsmouth High School, Plattsmouth Community Middle School, Plattsmouth Elementary School, Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center, and the PLUS Center. District schedules, contacts, and a staff directory are featured.
http://www.pcsd.org/
Organized for educational, charitable, and scientific purposes, the PGC is the oldest federated garden club in Nebraska, founded in 1934 and federated in 1935. Membership information, a calendar of events, photographs, and contacts are featured.
http://www.plattsmouthgardenclub.com/
Constructed in 1996, PHS is a 9-12th grade school campus that features a 600-seat auditorium, two gymnasiums, five computer labs, and an industrial technology lab. An overview of the facility and its programs is put forward, with schedules and a staff directory.
http://phs.pcsd.schoolfusion.us/
The Plattsmouth, Nebraska bank’s web site and Internet banking facility offers information about its personal and business banking services, loan services, mortgages, and convenience services, as well as its locations, hours, and online banking services.
http://www.plattsmouthbank.com/
The Fitzgerald Building is an 1870s building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and recently transformed from apartments to one-bedroom and two-bedroom hotel suites. The history of the Plattsmouth, Nebraska hotel is given, with photographs, amenities, and online reservations.
http://www.thefitzgeraldbuilding.com/
Situated on Avenue D in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the facility was incorporated in 1888, and established in 1903, currently offering 29 apartments, including an assisted living center, nursing facility, and other services. Its history, amenities, and leadership are discussed.
http://thenebraskamasonichome.org/
Concerned with the preservation of the architectural heritage of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, the organization’s history, mission, community partners, membership policies, a calendar of events, and contacts are presented.
http://www.plattsmouthconservancy.org/