The City of Omaha, Nebraska

The settlement of Omaha began in 1854 with the opening of the Nebraska Territory. The following year Omaha was selected as the Nebraska Territorial capital. Omaha was incorporated as a city in 1857. The capital was moved from Omaha to Lincoln in 1867 when Nebraska became a state. Today, Omaha is the largest city in the State of Nebraska.

Mayors of Omaha

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Marker is on Woolworth Avenue near 32nd Street, on the left when traveling east.

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