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• Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and is home to three historical trails: The Mormon Trail, the Oregon Trail and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Because of its central location as a transportation hub for the United States in the late 1800s, Omaha was given the nickname "Gateway to the West".Omaha Public Library: Early Omaha: Gateway to the West

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: Nebraska
  3. County: Douglas
  4. Mayor: Michael Fahey City of Omaha: Mayor's Office
  5. Population: 419,545 (2006 est.) U.S. Census Bureau: Nebraska -- Place & County Subdivision Population Estimates
  6. Incorporated: 1857City Data: Omaha
  7. Currency: U.S. dollar (USD)
  8. Area code: +402
  9. Time zone: CST (GMT - 6 hrs)
  10. Area: 118.9 square miles

• Early History

  The land which is now Omaha was acquired in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Omaha City was founded on July 4, 1854Historic Omaha: A Short History of the Early Development of Omaha, Nebraska after a treaty was signed between the Omaha Tribe and American settlers. Well before this treaty was reached, however, many residents of Iowa had already crossed the Missouri River to illegally claim land. The area was home to several Native American tribes who eventually sold their claims and moved to northern Nebraska. As the city grew, it experiences several civil outbursts including the Greek Town Riot and Omaha Race Riot.Anwers.com: Omaha

• Notable Residents

  • Malcolm X
  • Gerald Ford
  • Fred Astaire
  • Henry Ford

• Landmarks

  • Joslyn Castle
  • USS Hazard
  • The Bank Of Florence

• Mahalo Suggests

  If planning a trip, please see our Omaha Vacation, Omaha Hotels and Omaha Restaurants

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