Nebraska Historical Markers In The Florence Area #1

Florence Mill

GPS Location

41 20 37.34 N 95 57 41.01 W

Marker Text

http://www.nebraskahistory.org/publish/markers/texts/florence_mill.htm

Mill Owner Linda Meigs

Florence Volunteers at Work

Thanks for sprucing up our neighborhood.

Kierle House

We, the citizens of Florence, are a unique group of historians who have a lot to share with those who will listen. Send your reminiscences so all can share in our wonderful history with the world.

This link will take you a basic Wikipedia article detailing the Keirle House. If you have interesting antidotes concerning the Keirle family, email me and I will add to the post.

Doug

dkrose@cox.net

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keirle_House

Florence History or News

If any of ya'll have news or information to add to this blog, please email me and I will get it posted.

Doug

dkrose@cox.net

Mural on Price Hardware Building

Welcome all visitors to Historic Florence, Nebraska. Florence is the oldest city in Nebraska and the home to some of the most historic sites in our city. We hope you enjoy your visit and hope you come to our end of town often.
Thanks,
Doug Rose

Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters

Come and visit the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters and the Mormon Pioneer Cemetery. These are two great sites that attract thousands of visitors each year. The visitor center chronicles the Winter Quarters story of 1846-1847.

The Mormon Mormon Pioneer Cemetery is hallowed ground where 325 Saints, who died during the winter of 1846, are laid to rest.

Please visit both of these sites and learn about the Saints and their journeys across America.

Location: 3215 State Street Omaha, Nebraska 68112

Phone Number: 402-453-9372

Hours: Sunday through Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Admission: Admission is free.

The Florence Mill

The Florence, Nebraska Mill, built in 1846 by Latter Day Saints pioneers, is located at 9102 North 30th Street. It has been restored by Mrs. Linda Meigs and serves as museum and art loft. Florence Mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a destination you should not miss.