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A History of the Mormon Bridge in North Omaha

Built on the rock bottom of the Missouri River, dreams of today’s Mormon Bridge go back to 1846. This article explores the history of the bridge, the ferries, the politics and more.

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A History of the Forgot Store

Forgot Store, 11909 Calhoun Road, Ponca Hills, North Omaha, Nebraska
This is Junior's Forgot Store Bar and Grill at 11909 Calhoun Road in the Ponca Hills.

A grocery store at the end of the road for the forgetful became a bar, and now stands tall in Ponca Hills. Learn about the history of the Forgot Store.

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A History of the Ponca Hills in North Omaha

"A History of Ponca Hills" by Adam Fletcher Sasse
This is a history of the Ponca Hills by Adam Fletcher Sasse for NorthOmahaHistory.com

The Ponca Hills have a deep and rich history with American Indians, horse thieves, fur trappers and more. Here’s my account…