History of Nebraska City
WEBNebraska City was platted in June of 1854 and incorporated on March 2, 1855. The original plat of Nebraska City is located in the downtown of present-day Nebraska City.
Nebraska City, Nebraska - Wikipedia
WEBNebraska City is home of Arbor Day, the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center (which focuses on the natural history achievements of the expedition), and the Mayhew Cabin, the only site in the state recognized by the National Park Service as a station on the Underground Railroad.
Nebraska City | Pioneer Settlement, Lewis & Clark Trail
WEBNebraska City, city, seat (1854) of Otoe county, southeastern Nebraska, U.S., on the Missouri River at the Iowa border, about 40 miles (65 km) south of Omaha. Oto Indians were early inhabitants. The Lewis and Clark Expedition visited the site in 1804. The community originated around Fort Kearny.
History of Nebraska City Nebraska - Explore Nebraska
WEB1. From Native Lands to Pioneers: The Early Days. Long before the settlers arrived, the native Omaha, Otoe, and Missouri tribes thrived in what is now Nebraska City. Their presence can still be felt through various archaeological sites and oral traditions that continue to influence the city’s cultural fabric. 2.
Nebraska City, 1866 - Nebraska State Historical Society - History Nebraska
WEBNebraska City in 1866 was a bustling center of freighting activity and westward immigration. Stella (surname unknown), in a letter written on January 28, 1866, from the Nebraska City area to her younger sister attempted to give “some idea of life in these ‘Western wilds.'”
Nebraska City Archives - History Nebraska
WEBHistory Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883.
Nebraska City Museum Association
WEBNebraska City is a community deeply connected to its history - and it shows. Our community of just 7,200 contains eight museums, the most per capita in the United States. Nebraska City Museum Association is your gateway to the wonderful history on display in these great local institutions.
Nebraska City - Otoe County
WEBFounded in 1854, Nebraska City is one of the oldest settlements in Nebraska. From the beginning, it was a thriving community filled both with pioneers traveling through on their way west and those looking to settle the new territory. Steamboats and stagecoaches were a common site in Nebraska City and the population boomed.
Nebraska City | Explore Nebraska History
WEBPermanent settlement in this area dates from 1846, with the establishment of old Fort Kearny on Table Creek. Nebraska City, founded in 1854, became an important depot for military and commercial freighting. Pioneer businessmen, such as S. F. Nuckolls, sought to attract freighting interests.
Nebraska City: The Savvy Traveler's Guide to the History
WEBFounded in 1854, Nebraska City is one of the oldest settlements in Nebraska. Back then, it wasn’t just a quaint town; it was a bustling hub, with pioneers charting their course westward and settlers putting down roots in the promising new territory.
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