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A WWII Canteen in... North Platte, Nebraska? A Small Town with a Big Heart

Summary by hhhistory.com
By Mary Dodge AllenHave you ever heard of the North Platte Canteen? It was the largest of the 120 community-based canteens operating throughout the United States during WWII. North Platte Canteen volunteers serving a roomful of servicemen (Lincoln County Historical Museum)The small town of North Platte, Nebraska - population 12,000 during WWII - had been a major rail hub since the first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. Steam trai…
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hhhistory.com broke the news in on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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