Throughout his life, Thomas Jefferson owned between 9,000 and 10,000 books. By contrast, the Gering library contains around 32,000 books. Jefferson sold his personal library to replace the destroyed original Library of Congress when the British burned it during the War of 1812. This was not his...READ MORE >
Gering Nebraska
Gering Nebraska
Welcome to Gering, Nebraska.
Gering lies at the foot of Oregon Trail landmark Scotts Bluff National Monument. Just 40 miles from I-80, Gering is between Colorado's Front Range, Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills. With Nebraska's scenic Wildcat Hills as a backdrop, Gering is a picturesque community.
