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"Territorial Legislature" Marker

Located at 8517 North 30th Street, (())

NEBRASKA CAPITOL

TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE MET
HERE IN 1858-59, AFTER A
FIST FIGHT FORCED MOVE
FROM OMAHA TO FLORENCE.

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In 2005, the Florence History Garden was added to the front edge of the parking lot next to the building where the territorial legislature met during 1858. It is a fascinating story why the legislature met in Florence in the first place. It involves fisticuffs, intimidation, and more so read the story.
The building is owned by Dr. Steiner, D.D.S.

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