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 …

Dec 31, 2025 · Omaha is Nebraska’s biggest city and a regional manufacturing, transportation, trade, and service hub. From the 1890s through the mid-20th century Omaha emerged as one of the top …

Following a treaty with the Omaha tribe, whose name means “Dwellers on the Bluff,” the Nebraska Territory was created as a part of the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the city of Omaha founded on July …

Omaha was founded in 1854, but its roots date from 1846, when the westbound Mormons entered the area. From 1846 to 1848 Winter Quarters, in modern northern Omaha, was the Mormon departure …

The history of Omaha, Nebraska, originates with the Omaha tribe's settlement along the Missouri River around 1735, followed by early European fur trading contacts in the late 18th century and the Lewis …

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 …

Nestled along the Missouri River, Omaha’s history is a microcosm of America’s westward expansion. Founded in 1854 as a gateway to the frontier, the city quickly became a critical hub for trade, …