Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Dundee Bombed in World War II

December 28, 2024

1. Dundee Bombed in World War II Marker

Inscription. In the sky over 50th and Underwood, a Japanese balloon bomb exploded on April 18, 1945. The incendiary device flared brightly in the night, but caused no damage.

The Japanese military hoped the device would create an incident, which if reported, would allow them to chart a course for other weapons. However, news of the bomb was kept secret until the day after Japan surrendered.

Presented by the Dundee–Memorial Park Association May, 1992 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of World War II.

Erected 1992 by the Dundee-Memorial Park Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1945.

Location. 41° 15.898′ N, 95° 59.431′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in the Dundee-Happy Hollow Historic District. It is on Underwood Avenue west of 50th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5003 Underwood Ave, Omaha NE 68132, 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: Dundee Memorial Park Streetcar Wall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Victory '95 (approx. half a mile away); United States Marine Corps (approx. 0.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Freedom is Not Free (approx. 0.6 miles away); Airborne and Special Operations Medal of Honor (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Airborne Trooper (approx. 0.6 miles away); Medal of Honor (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.

Also see . . . Balloon bomb that exploded over Dundee one of many that made way to U.S. during WWII | KETV Omaha. (Submitted on February 6, 2025.)

December 28, 2024

2. Dundee Bombed in World War II Marker

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