Near Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Fort Lisa

Photographed by Michael James, May 24, 2008

1. Fort Lisa Marker

Inscription.
Built near this site in 1807 by Manuel Lisa, trader and Indian commissioner, through whose influence the Omaha, Pawnee, Ponca, Otoe and Sioux tribes remained loyal to the United States during the War of 1812.

Erected 1927 by Nebraska Society U.S. Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 41° 22.401′ N, 95° 57.217′ W. Marker is near Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is at the intersection of John J Pershing Dr and Hummel Rd, on the left when traveling north on John J Pershing Dr. Marker is located at the entrance to Hummel Park and co-located with John Pierre Cabanne's. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Omaha NE 68112, 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,

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Pierre Cabanne's (a few steps from this marker); A Satisfying Meeting (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lewis and Clark Campsite (approx. one mile away); Lewis & Clark Expedition 1804-1806 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Shipley Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mormon Pioneer Memorial Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); Crossroads to the West: (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Road to Zion (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.

More about this marker. The marker had been in disrepair for many years and was recently rebuilt by the United States Daughters of 1812 in Nebraska in collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution who placed the Pierre Cabanne marker on the other side. Both markers were rededicated in a ceremony held October 11, 2008.

Regarding Fort Lisa. There

Photographed by Michael James, October 11, 2008

2. Fort Lisa Marker

was more than one Fort Lisa; this was the first of two.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Lisa (Nebraska). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Fort Lisa, Nebraska. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Fort Lisa Marker Rededication Ceremony image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael James, October 11, 2008

3. Fort Lisa Marker Rededication Ceremony

Betty Albanez, Nebraska State Chaplain of the Nebraska Society Daughters of the American Revolution, gives the dedicatory prayer. Kathy Ocasio, State President, Nebraska Society Daughters of 1812 and event organizer stands at left.

Photographed by Michael James, October 11, 2008

4. Fort Lisa Marker Rededication Ceremony

Re-enactors from The Friends of Fort Atkinson provided the color guard, shown here watching the ceremony.
http://www.fortatkinsononline.org

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2008, by Michael James of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. This page has been viewed 4,126 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Michael James of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2008, by Michael James of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.