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

The Florence Mill

1846

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 8, 2015

1. The Florence Mill Marker

Inscription. On this lot stands the old mill build during the westward migration of the Mormons. Purchased by Jacob Weber in 1860. Now owned by his descendants.

Erected 1931 by Major Isaac Sadler Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Mormon Pioneer Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 20.61′ N, 95° 57.758′ W. Marker was in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It was in Florence. It was at the intersection of McKinley Street and 30th Street, on the left when traveling east on McKinley Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Omaha NE 68112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Eastern Nebraska. It was also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named The Florence Mill (here, next to this marker); The Road to Zion (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads to the West: (within shouting distance of this marker); A Meeting House for the Saints

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mormon Pioneer Trail / A Meeting House For The Saints (about 400 feet away); Mormon Pioneer Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Indian Lands to the Golden Gate (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Little Town That Dreamed of Greatness (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.

The Florence Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 8, 2015

2. The Florence Mill

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 8, 2015

3. The Florence Mill

The Florence Mill Marker Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, November 18, 2024

4. The Florence Mill Marker Missing

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4. submitted on November 23, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.