Fort Omaha

landmark in Omaha

#3 in Omaha / #1159 in United States of America

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Fort Omaha is a historic military installation located in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Established in 1868, it originally served as a supply depot for various military operations on the Great Plains. Over the years, it has hosted several important military functions, including being a training center for the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I. The fort is also known for its role in the controversial imprisonment of Ponca Chief Standing Bear, which led to a landmark civil rights case.

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