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Encyclopedia > Fremont, Nebraska
Fremont, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°26′23″N 96°29′24″W / 41.43972, -96.49
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Dodge
Founded 1856
Incorporated 1858
Government
 - Mayor Donald B. "Skip" Edwards (R)
Area
 - City  7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
 - Land  7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Elevation  1,203 ft (366 m)
Population (2005)
 - City 25,174
 - Density 3,393.3/sq mi (1,309.9/km²)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 68025-68026
Area code(s) 402
Website: www.fremont.ne.gov

Fremont is a city located in eastern Nebraska, in Dodge County, near Omaha. The population is estimated to be 25,314 according to the 2005 census estimate. It is the county seat of and largest city in Dodge County6. The Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington is named after the city. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias NE county maps by Bumm13. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... List of Nebraska counties: Adams County Antelope County Arthur County Banner County Blaine County Boone County Box Butte County Boyd County Brown County Buffalo County Burt County Butler County Cass County Cedar County Chase County Cherry County Cheyenne County Clay County Colfax County Cuming County Custer County Dakota County Dawes... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... This is a list of mayors of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Categories: Lists of mayors | Omaha, Nebraska ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... “Omaha” redirects here. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Fremont Fremont is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. ... “Seattle” redirects here. ...

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History

From the 1830s to the 1860s, the area saw a great deal of traffic due to the Mormon Trail, which passed along the north bank of the Platte River. It was a major overland route for settlers, the military and hunters. The Mormon Trail or Mormon Pioneer Trail is the 1,300 mile route that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled from 1846-1857. ... The Platte River, showing the North Platte and South Platte The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 310 mi. ... Settlers are people who have travelled of their own choice, from the land of their birth to live in new lands or colonies. ...


Fremont was founded in 1856, and was named after the American explorer, politician and military official General John C. Frémont. A colorful article about the early history Fremont can be found in this article. John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to slavery. ...


Due to its geographically central location, the First Transcontinental Telegraph line (1861), railroad (1866) and highway (1913) passed through or very near Fremont. You can still drive on some of the original brick portions of the "Old Lincoln Highway" located east of Fremont, on the way to Omaha. The First Transcontinental Telegraph was a milestone in the formation of the United States. ... Poster announcing railroads opening The First Transcontinental Railroad was a transcontinental railroad in North America that was finished in 1869. ... Lincoln Highway bridge in Tama, Iowa The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway in the United States. ... “Omaha” redirects here. ...


On January 10, 1976, in downtown Fremont, the Pathfinder Hotel exploded due to a natural gas leak in the basement. At the time the hotel was being used as a nursing home. This explosion shattered windows around the city and the ensuing fire killed 18 people and destroyed most of the city block which the hotel sat on. is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Natural gas (disambiguation). ... Rest home for seniors in Český Těšín, Czech Republic SNF redirects here. ...

Photo from 1908
Photo from 1908

Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 161 pixelsFull resolution (3066 × 618 pixel, file size: 356 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Fremont, Nebraska street circa 1908. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 161 pixelsFull resolution (3066 × 618 pixel, file size: 356 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Fremont, Nebraska street circa 1908. ...

Geography and climate

Fremont is located in the northeastern portion of Nebraska, at 41°26′23″N, 96°29′24″W1, along the Platte River, and is known locally as the "Big Fish of the Platte." Fremont is approximately 35 miles northwest of the largest city in the area, Omaha, and 50 miles northeast of the state capitol, Lincoln. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The Platte River, showing the North Platte and South Platte The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 310 mi. ... “Omaha” redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Nebraska Coordinates: , Country   State     County United States   Nebraska     Lancaster Founded[1]   Renamed   Incorporated 1856   July 29, 1867   April 1, 1869 Government  - Mayor Chris Beutler Area  - City 195. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total land area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). Fremont is quite flat, lying in the river plain between the Platte and Elkhorn rivers, at an elevation of approximately 366 meters (1,203 feet) above sea level. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High °F 69 79 89 97 99 105 114 110 104 96 83 72
Norm High °F 31.7 37.9 50.4 63.2 73.7 83.7 87.4 85.2 77.3 65.2 47.8 34.8
Norm Low °F 11.6 18 28.1 39.6 50.7 60.6 65.9 63.8 53.3 41.1 28.1 16.4
Rec Low °F -23 -21 -16 5 27 38 44 43 25 13 -9 -23
Precip (in) 0.77 0.8 2.13 2.94 4.44 3.95 3.86 3.21 3.17 2.21 1.82 0.92
Snowfall (in) 7.5 7 6.3 1.1 .1 0 0 0 0 .3 2.6 5.7
Source: USTravelWeather.com [1]

Arts, culture and attractions

The Louis E. May Historical Museum is housed in a Victorian house built by Fremont's first mayor, Theron Nye, in 1874. There is also a log cabin on the site, which is an example of the type of house the settlers who moved to Nebraska as part of the Homestead Act would have lived in. The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... Manchester Town Hall is an example of Victorian architecture found in Manchester, UK. The Carson Mansion is an example of a Victorian home in Eureka, California, USA The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles predominantly in the Victorian era. ... For other uses, see Log cabin (disambiguation). ... The Homestead Act was a United States Federal law that gave freehold title to 160 acres (one quarter section or about 65 hectares) of undeveloped land in the American West. ...


Some of Fremont's roots in the railroad can be experienced by taking a ride on the Fremont & Elkhorn Valley Railroad (FEVR), or taking a special weekend trip on the historical Fremont Dinner Train and at the Nebraska Railroad Museum. This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ...


Historic downtown Fremont is known for its large number of antique stores, and a collection of historical buildings. Several local buildings are on the national register of historic places. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Central business district. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...


Each summer, in July, Fremont spends a long weekend celebrating John C. Fremont Days, which is a celebration of Fremont's history through a parade, a Chautauqua, a rodeo, and local vendors selling their hand-made crafts. It draws attendees from around the area for both historical and social reasons. John C. Frémont John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813-July 13, 1890), birth name John Charles Fremon [Harvey, p. ... United States Marines on parade. ... Chautauqua (pronounced ) is an adult education movement in the United States, highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ... It has been suggested that History of rodeo be merged into this article or section. ...


The local AM radio station, KHUB 1340, and FM 105.5, is where many of the residents get their news and entertainment. AM broadcasting is radio broadcasting using Amplitude Modulation. ...


For recreation, the Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (also known as "the State Lakes") attracts boaters, skiers, fishermen and beachgoers from the area to the group of 20 man-made tree-lined lakes which cover nearly 700 acres (2.8 km²), along the Platte River. Two regional Boy Scout camps, Camp Cedars and Camp Eagle, are located near Fremont, along the Platte River. The Platte River, showing the North Platte and South Platte The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 310 mi. ... // Early history (1910-1950) The first Eagle Scout in Nebraska was Alva R. Fitch of Norfolk. ... Car camping is camping in a tent, but nearby the car for easier access and for supply storage. ...


Fremont forms part of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum collection. The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden composed of 44 arboretums, parks, and other public landscapes in 33 communities across Nebraska, and supported by the arboretum office at the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Some of its larger collections include sites at Omahas...


Education

Fremont is the home of the undergraduate liberal arts college, Midland Lutheran College, which houses the Musbach Art Center, among other attractions. The Metropolitan Community College system has a community college campus in Fremont as well. A liberal arts college is an institution of higher education found in the United States, offering programs in the liberal arts at the post-secondary level. ... Midland Lutheran College is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Fremont, Nebraska. ... In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a county college, junior college or a city college, is an educational institution providing higher education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and Associates degrees. ...


There is one public high school, Fremont Senior High (part of the Fremont Public School System), one private high school, Bergan Catholic High School (part of the Archbishop Bergan Catholic School System), and one private elementary/middle school, Trinity Lutheran School. For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ...


Industry and business

Fremont has its roots in agriculture and is still an agribusiness community with the typical skyline of grain silos and elevators, but is also home to several industries. The nationally-known meat packing company Hormel (the maker of SPAM) is the largest employer in town; the city also is home to Jayhawk boxes, Magnus Metals. Other large employers include the Fremont Area Medical Center and the local newspaper, the Fremont Tribune. The three major industrial sectors in Fremont are food processing, metal fabrication, and teleservices. In agriculture, agribusiness is a generic term that refers to the various businesses involved in the food production chain, including farming, seed, agrichemicals, farm machinery, wholesaling, processing, distribution, and retail sales. ... This article is about cereals in general. ... Bold text This article is about Storage Silos. ... Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) is probably best known as the producer of SPAM luncheon meat. ... This article is about the canned meat product. ... For the record label, see Hospital Records. ...


Demographics

Fremont is the county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, and is likewise the financial and social center of the area. Facilitated by the completion of the US Highway 275 and Highway 30 bypass around Fremont, from Omaha, eastern Fremont is growing rapidly as a bedroom community for Omaha (see links to air photos below). Dodge County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. ... Bypass routes are a type of bannered highway usually used when the main route of the highway goes through a town and an alternate route of the same highway goes around the highway. ... “Omaha” redirects here. ... Commuters waiting for the morning train in Maplewood, New Jersey A bedroom community, dormitory town, or commuter town is a community that is primarily residential in character, with most of its workers commuting to a nearby town or city to earn their livelihood. ...


As of the census² of 2000, there were 25,174 people, 10,171 households, and 6,672 families residing in the city, which makes it the 6th largest city in Nebraska. The population density was 1,309.9/km² (3,393.3/mi²). There were 10,576 housing units at an average density of 550.3/km² (1,425.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.28% White, 0.57% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.29% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.31% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 10,171 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $36,700, and the median income for a family was $45,259. Males had a median income of $31,865 versus $21,035 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,006. About 5.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Transportation

U.S. Route 30 is an east-west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways. ... U.S. Route 77 is a north-south United States highway. ... U.S. Highway 275 is a north-south United States highway. ...

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