Red Cloud
Willa Cather Country
State: Nebraska
County: Webster County
Founded: 1870s
Abandoned: Declining
Peak Population: Prairie town
Red Cloud is where Willa Cather grew up and the setting for My Ántonia and O Pioneers! The Willa Cather Foundation preserves 8 historic sites. Population has declined from its peak as agriculture consolidated.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: Half day
Quick Facts
- Willa Cather hometown
- My Ántonia setting
- 8 historic sites
Location
Address: Red Cloud, NE
Coordinates: 40.0833, -98.5167