On North Park Avenue at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Park Avenue.
Fremont was laid out in August 1856. The town site was named for John C. Frémont, the new Republican Party's nominee for president in 1856, although Democrat James Buchanan was elected. Between 1842 and 1844 Frémont, then a U.S. Army topographical . . . — — Map (db m223447) HM
On West Old Highway 30 at Puttle Huttle Road on West Old Highway 30.
The north bank of the Platte River, from the 1830's through the 1860's, served as a major overland route to the West. It was used by fur traders, soldiers, gold seekers and other emigrants. The expedition of Major Stephen H. Long passed through . . . — — Map (db m251176) HM
Near West 6th Street near North Broad Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1917, the stately, six-story Hotel Pathfinder was built on the Southeast corner of 6th & Broad streets in Fremont. The hotel had 115 rooms and guest capacity of 360. The Pathfinder also included a barbershop, restaurant, and ballroom. The hotel . . . — — Map (db m251170) HM
On Military Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Mormon Pioneer Trail from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Rocky Mountains passed here April 17, 1847. In this vicinity a military-type organization was formed with Brigham Young, Lieutenant General; Stephen Markham, Colonel; John Pack and Shadrach . . . — — Map (db m58566) HM
On Old Lincoln Highway (Old U.S. 30) 0.1 miles east of Timberwood Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Overland Trail 1813 to 1867
Mormon Trail 1847 to 1864
Military Road to New Fort Kearny 1856
Site of Albion, Lincoln P.O. and Timberville P.O. from 1856 to 1868 — — Map (db m251179) HM
On U.S. 77 0.1 miles south of Riverview Road, on the left when traveling south.
Before the Pawnee Indians were placed on a reservation, they located their last earthlodge villages on these nearby bluffs. Pa-hŭk’ hill, one of the five sacred places of the Pawnee, was also near here. The villages were occupied from . . . — — Map (db m287986) HM
On Main Street near 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Union Pacific reached Fremont in 1866. The new Union Depot was erected at a cost of $50,000 and gave the approach to the city a dignified and completed appearance, with its winding gravel walks, grass and flower plots and wide frontage.
As a . . . — — Map (db m58553) HM
