Sod House

Could your family live in a single room that measures 12’ x 16’? Imagine life in a sod house when you visit our replica sod house on the Archway campus.

Archway’s Sod House Replica

Built in 2008, the Archway’s replica sod house gives visitors an idea of what life was like for the first settlers of European descent in Nebraska territory.

Trees were scarce on the prairie but, native grasses sent roots deep down into the soil which made prairie sod a useful building material. Sod houses were often built near the river so the residents could trade with travelers who followed the trails along the riverbanks. Our sod house is freely available for viewing year-round.

Plan Your Visit

Spanning proudly over I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway stands as a powerful monument to the enduring spirit of America.