Explore Nebraska's Birthplace
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“The Birthplace of Nebraska”
Log Cabin, 1805 Hancock Street
Built of hand-hewn cottonwood in the 1830s.
The cabin is the oldest structure in Nebraska.
Fontenelle Bank, 2212 Main Street -
Revival architecture, Built in 1856 of
handmade bricks. First bank incorporated
in Nebraska Territory.
Omaha and Southern Railway Depot,
next to the Sarpy County Museum
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Built in 1836, it is the oldest train station
in Nebraska.
First Presbyterian Church, 2002 Franklin
Street -
Constructed between1856 and 1858.
Oldest remaining pioneer religious structure
in Nebraska.
Sarpy County Historical Museum, 2402
Clay Street
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Displays and artifacts from
Nebraska’s historical past. Open year-round.
Driving Tour on pdf
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