Sioux Army Depot

The Sioux Ordnance (Army) Depot was an ammunition storage site built 12 miles north and west of Sidney, Nebraska, in 1942. The Depot remained open for twenty-five years until its closure in June 1967.

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"Highly Valued Employees": A Digital Exhibit about the Sioux Ordnance Depot's World War II Employees

During World War II, the nation faced a serious labor shortage. People were needed for military service, agriculture, newly-built defense industries, and essential daily businesses and services. The demand for labor created problems for places across the US, including Cheyenne County. READ MORE>>>