When it was legal to claim land in Indian Country, William D. Brown was operating the Lone Tree Ferry to bring settlers from Council Bluffs to Omaha. A treaty with the Omaha Tribe allowed the creation of …

As is true of much of the land in the American West, Omaha sits on a piece of President Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. However, the history of Omaha proper begins just across state lines in Council …

Dec 1, 2025 · Omaha was founded in 1854 in an area that had been visited by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1804 on their exploratory journey to the Pacific coast and where the pioneer fur …

Discover Omaha, Nebraska’s blend of Midwest charm and big-city attractions. Explore local restaurants, arts, history, family fun, and things to do.

Omaha's grow from a small Missouri River town to one of the Great Plains' largest and most sophisticated cities. To help you learn more about the development of the city's civic, arts, …

Jan 27, 2025 · Discover the captivating story of Omaha, Nebraska, a city steeped in history from its roots as a Native American trading post to its frontier boom days. Trace its evolution as a transportation …

History of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. More than 900 original, historic and postcard photographs.

Explore the rich history of Omaha with this detailed timeline. Discover key events and milestones that have shaped Omaha from its founding days to its development into a bustling modern city.

In 1812 a fur-trading post was established, and in 1846 a group of about 12,000 Mormons made Omaha their home for the winter. Founded in 1854, Omaha lies at the eastern edge of Nebraska, across the …

In 1853 he staked out the first claims in a place soon to be known as Omaha City. In May 1896 he told his story to The Pioneer Record, published by the Nebraska Territorial Pioneer Association.