Former Governor Albinus Nance, who practiced law in Osceola and later was Nebraska governor had his gravestones vandalized in Lincoln. This bust was stolen as part of the vandalism. Photo from Findagrave, courtesy of volunteer Martha Dawes.
Former Governor Albinus Nance, who practiced law in Osceola and later was Nebraska governor had his gravestones vandalized in Lincoln. This bust was stolen as part of the vandalism. Photo from Findagrave, courtesy of volunteer Martha Dawes.
LINCOLN, Neb. - An investigation is underway after a bronze bust from the gravesite of former Nebraska Gov. Albinus Nance and three plaques were stolen, amounting to $90,000.
The plaques included an Abraham Lincoln plaque, a Pledge of Allegiance plaque and one with a script written on it.
The Wyuka Cemetery President Joshua Vossler filed a report for the stolen items with Lincoln Police on Thursday,…