Fremont in Dodge County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Overland Emigrant Trails
Overland Emigrant Trails
through Fremont to
Oregon, California, Utah
and Colorado
Erected Setp. 23, 1912
Erected 1912 by Lewis-Clark Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Exploration • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 41° 26.15′ N, 96° 29.689′ W. Marker was in Fremont, Nebraska, in Dodge County. Marker was at the intersection of Military Avenue and D Street, on the left when traveling east on Military Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fremont NE 68025, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Union Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fremont's First City-Owned Parking Lot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fremont, Nebraska (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dodge County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mormon Pioneer Trail (approx. ¼ mile away).
Also see . . .
1. Oregon National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 19, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. California National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 19, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 19, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional commentary.
1. Monument removed sometime after July, 2012.
Looking at the Google Street View photos of the area, the last photo showing the monument was July, 2012.
— Submitted May 2, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.