Significant events in the history of North Omaha, Nebraska include the Pawnee, Otoe and Sioux nations; the African American community; Irish, Czech, and other European immigrants, and; several other populations. Several important settlements and towns were built in the area, as well as important social events that shaped the future of Omaha and the history of the nation. The timeline of North Omaha history extends to present, including recent controversy over schools.
Historical timeline
Pre-1850
Pre-19th century Bands from the Pawnee, Otoe and Sioux nations alternatively occupy the land now comprising North Omaha as hunting area Early 19th century Omaha nation uses the land now comprising North Omaha as hunting area 1804 Between August 3 and August 20, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled along the banks of the Missouri and camped in North Omaha near Dodge Park. There is speculation that Clark traveled in the area, possibly to the Belvedere Point Lookout. 1812 Manuel Lisa builds Fort Lisa north of Omaha and helps sway local tribes to support the US in the War of 1812. 1819 The first steamboat to ply Nebraskan waters, the Western Engineer, arrives at Fort Lisa. 1824 Cabanne's Trading Post established in far North Omaha for the American Fur Company owned by John Jacob Astor. 1846 Winter Quarters established in present-day Florence as a hold-over of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on their way from Nauvoo to Utah. 359 died and are buried in what is now called the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery. This area was the first city in the Nebraska Territory, called Culter's Park by its 2500 residents. Although it only existed for two years, the city had a mayor and city council, 24 policemen and fireguards, various administrative committees, and a town square for public meetings.