The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument Partners With the George A. Wyman Memorial Project to Celebrate a Historic Ride
Imagine in 1903 being the first person to complete a transcontinental trip across the United States using a motorized vehicle. George A. Wyman did just that on a 50-day ride using a single cylinder, 1.25 horsepower 1902 “California” motorcycle. Starting in San Francisco and ending in New York City, most of Wyman’s route across Nebraska closely followed the Great Platte River Road. In recognition of that historic event The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument along with the George A. Wyman Memorial Project will be dedicating a Wyman Memorial Plaque & Waypoint sign at the Monument as part of the Archway’s 25th Anniversary celebration on June 14th 2025.
For 25 years The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument has told the story of one of the most important transportation routes in American history. With its outstanding museum exhibits and expansive campus grounds located adjacent to the landmark Archway across I-80, the Archway Monument has consistently been ranked as the Number 1 tourist attraction in Nebraska. Stacy Schwartz, Executive Director of The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument stated, “Working with the George A. Wyman Memorial Project to establish an official Wyman Waypoint on our campus grounds will add another important chapter to the history of the Great Platte River Road and is an oft forgotten part of the roads’ history. We look forward to everyone joining us on June 14th to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Archway Monument and dedication of the Wyman Waypoint.”
The Archway Monument with its focus on the history of the Great Platte River Road is a most fitting location for a Wyman Waypoint.
Additional information on The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument and their 25th Anniversary Celebration
Special thanks to David & Tracy Hoover, Wyman Memorial Project Waypoint Coordinator for Nebraska and Iowa. They are also the sponsors for the Wyman Memorial Plaque for waypoint 609-3 Kearney.
