Ogallala Essential Info
Overview
Ogallala is a city in South Central Nebraska.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
45 °F
Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Ogallala first gained fame as a terminus for cattle drives that traveled from Texas to the Union Pacific railhead located there. These trails are known as the Western or Great Western trails.
- The Ogallala post office contains an oil-on-canvas mural, titled Long Horns, painted in 1938 by Frank Mechau, who romanticized the American West and is a key figure of the Western genre.
- Ogallala is home to Ogallala Aquifer, World’s Largest Underground Water Supply.
Popular Foods
- Fish Tacos
- Enchiladas