Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

CHAPTER XXIV.

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A HALT AT OMAHA.

The Metropolis of Nebraska--First Impressions--Peculiarity of the Streets--Hanscom Park--Poor House Farm--Prospect Cemetery--Douglas County Fair Grounds--Omaha Driving Park--Fort Omaha--Creighton College--Father Marquette--The Mormons--"Winter Quarters"--Lone Tree Ferry--Nebraska Ferry Company--Old State House--First Territorial Legislature--Governor Cummings--Omaha in the Civil War--Rapid Development of the "Gate City" 409