Historic Sites

Florence has several historic sites you can visit.  Several locations are open throughout the week from Memorial Day through August 31st.  During Florence Days, all of the historic sites have an open house so take advance of this special time.  Notice that some of the entries below are listed as Omaha Landmarks.  Also see the Historic Markers page, the Historic Homes page and the Omaha Landmark page.

• Fort Lisa by Hummel Park
  • Entrance at approximately 11805 John J. Pershing Drive, (())
  
  
• Fort Omaha  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.
  
  
• Mormon Cemetery - Pioneer Mormon Cemetery
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  • Designated Omaha Landmark: October 30, 1990
  • 3301 State Street, (())
  • Always open
  
  
• Mormon Ferry Site (North Mormon Ferry)     Details
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  • 9800 John J. Pershing Drive (just north of Mormon Bridge), (())
  
  
• Mormon Community - Cutler's Park    Details
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  • Across from Omaha Home for Boys Cooper Farm and next to Forest Lawn, (())
  
  
• Mormon Park Details
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  • Located on the west side of downtown Florence (considered the center of Florence), between State Street and Mormon Street, (())
  
  
• Notre Dame Academy      Details
  • Designated Omaha Landmark: April 21, 1998.
  • 3501 State Street, ()