Historic Markers

Florence has more history markers in one square mile than anywhere else in the entire state.  We have three standup historic markers, and quite a few more that are embedded in the sidewalks, or in granite around our area.*  A great time to experience the markers is during the Florence Days celebration that happens on the third (or fourth) weekend of May.  You can pick up a map and guide to visit many historic markers.

Also see the Historic Sites page.

• Bank of Florence Marker (1856 "Wildcat")    Details
  Designated Omaha Landmark: October 14, 1980.
  8502 North 30th (30th & Willit), ()
  Phone: 402-453-4280.
  Open 1 to 5 P.M. Friday and Saturday from June 1st through August 31st*
  
  
• Bank Park Mormon Bridge Marker    Details
  8502 North 30th (30th & Willit), ()
  On north side of the Bank of Florence
  
  
• Belvedere Point    Details
  Highest point in Florence.  The lookout is on the hill at 33rd and Nebraska Circle ().
  
  
• Florence City Hall Marker      Details
  8415 North 29th Street, ()
  Owned by: Florence Historical Foundation.
  The original Florence City Hall faced 29th Street.  The marker is on 29th Street, south of the Firehouse, and at the west end of the new Florence City Hall building (which faces State Street).
  
  
• Florence Firehouse Marker      Details
  8415 North 29th Street, ()
  Owned by: Florence Historical Foundation.
  The marker is in front of the Firehouse on the sidewalk.
  
  
• Florence Freedom Tree Marker    Details
  Marker at 8509 N. 30th Street, ()
  Marker visible on sidewalk.
  
  
• Florence History Garden Markers    Details
  Markers by dentist office at 8515 N. 30th Street, ()
  Open to the public, marker visible from sidewalk.
  
  
• Florence Mill Markers (also known as the Old Grist Mill, Weber Mill, Mormon Mill, and Old Pink Mill) 
  Two markers are located at the Florence Mill but we have three on the web.    Details
  9102 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-551-1233
  Open 1 to 5 P.M. Friday and Saturday from June 1st through August 31st*
  National Register of Historic Places, listed December 1998
  
  
• Florence Opera House Marker    Details
  Marker 1/2 block south of dentist office at 8507 N. 30th Street, ()
  Not open to the public, marker visible on sidewalk.
  
  
• Fort Omaha Marker      Details
  5730 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-455-9990
  10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Mon-Fri and 1-4 P.M. Sun.
  
  
• Fort Omaha - General Crook House Marker    Details
  5730 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-455-9990
  10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Mon-Fri and 1-4 P.M. Sun.
  
  
• Fort Omaha - Bourke Gate Marker      Details
  Designated Omaha Landmark: July 6, 1982.
  5730 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-455-9990
  10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Mon-Fri and 1-4 P.M. Sun.
  
  
• Fort Omaha - Shiverick Gate Marker      Details
  5730 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-455-9990
  10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Mon-Fri and 1-4 P.M. Sun.
  
  
• Fort Omaha - Standing Bear Memorial (by flagpole at Fort Omaha)      Details
  5730 North 30th Street, ()
  Phone: 402-455-9990
  10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Mon-Fri and 1-4 P.M. Sun.
  
  
• Lewis & Clark Campsite Park Marker      Details
  Marker and Plaque at N. P. Dodge Park.
  
  
• Mormon Camp - First Night Camp on way to Salt Lake City  Details
  by North Omaha Airport at 69th and Bennington Road, ()
  69th Street is a short street connecting McKinley Street and Bennington Road (T intersections at both ends).  Right at the intersection of 69th and Bennington Road, and to the east of 69th, and south of Bennington is the historic marker.
  
  
• Mormon Cemetery - Pioneer Mormon Cemetery  Details
  Designated Omaha Landmark: October 30, 1990
  33rd & State Street, ()
  Always open
  
  
• Mormon Community - Cutler's Park Marker    Details
  Across from Omaha Home for Boys Cooper Farm and next to Forest Lawn, ()
  
  
• Mormon Park - Winter Quarters Marker      Details
  8400 N. 30th, ()
  
  
• Mormon Pioneer Memorial Bridge Marker      Details
  John J. Pershing Drive at Dick Collins Road (underneath bridge), ()
  
  
• Pershing Drive Marker - General John J. Pershing      Details
  John J. Pershing Drive
  South of the Mormon Bridge, across from the water treatment plant ()
  
  
• Territorial Legislature Marker    Details
  Marker by dentist office at 8517 N. 30th Street, ()
  Not open to the public, marker visible on sidewalk.