19th century, Florence, Lost history, Mormons, Native Americans, Pioneer era, Settlements, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of the Town of Cutler’s Park

April 25, 2024April 26, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Cutler’s Park, the first European American town in Nebraska, located near present-day Florence. Continue reading A History of the Town of Cutler’s Park

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, Americans, Black History, Black people, Black spaces and places, Enslaved Person, Ethnicities & Races, Europeans, French, Government, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Lost history, Missouri River, Mormons, Native Americans, Omaha, Pioneer era, Racism, Spanish, White peopleLeave a comment

A History of Black People in the Omaha Area Before 1850

February 17, 2024December 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Black trappers, traders, pioneers, and farmers were in the Omaha area before the city was founded. This is a history of Black people in the Omaha area before 1854 by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com. Continue reading A History of Black People in the Omaha Area Before 1850

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Black people, business, Civic Infrastructure, Culture, Economics, Government, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Parks, Poverty, society, White people2 Comments

A History of Jefferson Square Park

August 13, 2022April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of the Jefferson Square Park, the first park and the site of the first school in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of Jefferson Square Park

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Architecture, Belt Line, Belt Line Railway, Buildings, business, Civic Infrastructure, Creighton University, Crime, Culture, Demolished buildings, Downtown, Government, Highways, Historic districts, History of Nebraska, Immigrants, Jefferson Square, Lost history, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, North 16th Street, North Downtown, Omaha Police Department, Organizations, Pioneer era, Politics, Poverty, schools, White flight, White people, Wrecked buildings2 Comments

A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

August 13, 2022September 30, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a history of Omaha’s first public park; first public school; it’s Native American neighborhood; and it’s “Hobo Park,” all wrapped up in one. This is a history of Jefferson Square in Omaha, Nebraska. Continue reading A History of the Jefferson Square Neighborhood

16th century, 17th century, Comic - North Omaha Chronicles, Fur trading, Native AmericansLeave a comment

North Omaha Chronicles, 12-13-19

December 13, 2019December 19, 2019 Adam F.C. Fletcher

16th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Geography, historic preservation, History of Nebraska, Native Americans, Neighborhoods, Pioneer era, Ponca Hills, White flight32 Comments

A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

May 29, 2018November 7, 2024 Adam F.C. Fletcher

The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account… Continue reading A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

19th century, Americans, Economics, English, Florence, French, Fur trading, History of Nebraska, Lost history, Missouri River, Native Americans, Racism6 Comments

A History of Cabanné’s Trading Post in North Omaha

February 17, 2017February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

This is a short history of Cabanne’s Post in North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Cabanné’s Trading Post in North Omaha

19th century, 20th century, Americans, Architecture, Culture, Florence, ghosts, Halloween, historic preservation, Native Americans27 Comments

A History of North Omaha’s Hummel Park

October 28, 2015April 23, 2024 Adam Fletcher Sasse

The Ponca Hills are packed with real history and some mysteries. Unfortunately, one of the most enigmatic stories in the history of the entire city of Omaha is there, too. This is a history of Hummel Park. There is a … Continue reading A History of North Omaha’s Hummel Park

19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Americans, Economics, Government, History of Nebraska, Miller Park, Native Americans, society11 Comments

A History of Fort Omaha

October 7, 2015July 20, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Nestled between the Miller Park neighborhood and Sorenson Parkway is a 150+ year old institution that’s been a powerhouse, a prison, a balloon school and a neglected surplus, and many other things. This is a short history of Fort Omaha. Continue reading A History of Fort Omaha

16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, Americans, Economics, English, French, History of Nebraska, Native Americans, North Omaha, Politics, society, Spanish3 Comments

A History of Native Americans in North Omaha

September 25, 2015February 4, 2025 Adam Fletcher Sasse

Native Americans are not gone, and neither is their culture. This article is not intended to mythologize, romanticize, or historicize American Indians of any kind in any way. Instead, its a simple summary of what white people have found about the Native Americans who lived in the area we know today as North Omaha. Continue reading A History of Native Americans in North Omaha

NorthOmahaHistory.com

People, places and events from the history of North Omaha, Nebraska by Adam Fletcher Sasse

Category: Native Americans