Glur's Tavern
Curious Nebraska
Air Date: 03/15/2025
Glur's Tavern is not only the oldest tavern in Nebraska, it's the oldest continuously operating tavern west of the Missouri River. It contains lots of history... history that connects from the Old West to the present day.
Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann has the story of the tavern with connections to the Old West.
Guests, in order of appearance:
- Cathy Hoops, granddaughter of Louis Glur;
- Cheri Schrader, executive director, Platte County Historical Society; and
- Todd Trofholz, former owner, Glur's Tavern.
Glur's Tavern in Columbus
Glur's Tavern in Columbus
Glur's Tavern in Columbus
Janet Walton & Cathy Hoops, granddaughters of Louis & Mary Glur
Elinor & Gus Viergutz at Glur's Tavern
Cheri Schrader, executive director, Platte County Historical Society
Glur's Tavern display at the Platte County Historical Society
Carrie & Todd Trofholz, former owners, Glur's Tavern
Nebraska Governor J. James Exon acknowledges Glur's Tavern as the oldest tavern in the West.
Glur's Tavern memorabilia









