Downtown in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The First Home in Omaha
December 26, 2024
1. The First Home in Omaha Marker
On approximately this site was erected in 1854 the first home in Omaha
It was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William P. Snowden
This marker placed by Seymour Camp 16, Woodmen of the World October 13, 1946
Erected 1946 by Seymour Camp 16, Woodmen of the World.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 41° 15.257′ N, 95° 55.927′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Jackson Street and 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Omaha's First Building (here, next to 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); The Omaha Bolt, Nut and Screw Building (about 600 feet away); J.P. Cooke Building 1885-1889 (about 600 feet away); Skinner Macaroni Building 1914-1915 (about 600 feet away); Windsor Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.
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December 26, 2024
2. The First Home in Omaha Marker
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