We are a non-profit organization located in Dakota County, Nebraska. The society is rich in history and tradition. Organized in July of 1963, with a purpose of preserving and showing historical sites and artifacts of historical value within the county. Our mission is to promote the preservation and presentation of history in Dakota County.

The historical society operates and maintains four historical sites. These include Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dakota City, Combs School, The O'Connor House, and Machinery Museum in Homer. The erection of five Nebraska Historical Markers have also been sponsored by the Dakota County Historical Society. The St. John's marker is in Jackson, the Emmanuel Lutheran Church marker is in Dakota City, and the Tonwantonga, Combs School, and O'Connor House markers are in the Homer area.