Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Omaha's First Building
Historic Building Site
Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 16, 2024
1. Omaha's First Building Marker
In 1854, Omaha's first building was erected at this 12th & Jackson corner. Crafted of logs by the ferry company, it was the home of William P. Snowden which he operated as Omaha's first hotel called the St. Nicholas. In the same building, a Methodist clergyman from Kanesville (original name for Council Bluffs) preached the first sermon in Omaha.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 41° 15.258′ N, 95° 55.926′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and South 12th Street, on the right when traveling east on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1209 Jackson St, Omaha NE 68102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anheuser-Busch Beer Depot 1887 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Omaha Firehouse 1903-1904 (about 400 feet away); Morse Coe Building (about 400 feet away); J.P. Cooke Building 1885-1889 (about 600 feet away); The Omaha Bolt, Nut and Screw Building (about 600 feet away); Skinner Macaroni Building 1914-1915 (about 600 feet away); Windsor Hotel
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Photographed By Thomas Smith, April 18, 2024
2. Omaha's First Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
