Ford Birthsite in Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Territory and State of Nebraska
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
1. Territory and State of Nebraska Marker
Nebraska, originally part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, became a territory of the United States Government in 1854 when Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The Nebraska Territory included parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming. Nebraska became the 37th State on March 1, 1867.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1854.
Location. 41° 14.733′ N, 95° 57.639′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in Ford Birthsite. Marker is on Woolworth Avenue near 32nd Street, on the left when traveling east. Monument is on the grounds of the Gerald Ford Birthsite and Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3202 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha NE 68105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. President Gerald R. Ford (a few steps from this marker); The City of Omaha, Nebraska (a few steps from this marker); First Lady Betty Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthsite of Gerald R. Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanscom Park Flower Garden (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hanscom Park Lagoon (approx.
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Also see . . . State of Nebraska Official Site. (Submitted on August 2, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
2. Territory and State of Nebraska Markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
3. Territory and State of Nebraska Governors Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
4. Territory and State of Nebraska Governors Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
5. Territory and State of Nebraska Governors Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
6. Territory and State of Nebraska Governors Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 16, 2012
7. Great Seal of the State of Nebraska on Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 2, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
