Huebinger's map and guide for Omaha-Denver transcontinental route; . two cities, and at this point was built the old stone mill, the earliest permanent land mark in CentralOtoe. Since that time the history of the town has been one of continuous and steady growth. PALMYRA Palmyra, Nebraska, is a beautiful village of about 400 people, situated on the Little Nemaha River be-tween Lincoln and Nebraska City. The main part of town lies on the southeast slope of a long hill risingfrom the Nemaha and extending north and west for about one-half mile. On the summit of this hill is situ-ated the city par
Huebinger's map and guide for Omaha-Denver transcontinental route; . two cities, and at this point was built the old stone mill, the earliest permanent land mark in CentralOtoe. Since that time the history of the town has been one of continuous and steady growth. PALMYRA Palmyra, Nebraska, is a beautiful village of about 400 people, situated on the Little Nemaha River be-tween Lincoln and Nebraska City. The main part of town lies on the southeast slope of a long hill risingfrom the Nemaha and extending north and west for about one-half mile. On the summit of this hill is situ-ated the city park, which is one of the most beautiful in the country. All lines of retail business are well represented and hotel accommodations are excellent. All kinds ofgrains are successfully. Hay is one of the chief crops, sometimes making enormous yields. Fruitsare raised in abundance. The apple crop usually is very large, the surplus being shipped out in people are energetic and prosperous and always extend to the tourist their generous hospitality. 42. The Oregon Trail By Albert Watkinshistorian nebraska state historical society The Oregon trail was a cut-off of the route to theColumbia river followed by the famous Lewis & Clarkexpedition of 1803. The explorers clung to the Mis-souri river because it was a sure guide to the Rockymountain divide; because they preferred travel bywater; and, besides, there were traditions that the head-waters led to or througha pass in the mountains. Furthermore, exploration of the river to its sourcewas an important object of the expedition in the mind of President Jefferson,who originated it. The subsequently developed cross-country route was saferand much more expeditious, reducing the distance about 1,800 miles. In the spring of 1809 Manuel Lisa, Andrew Henry and Pierre Menard, allgreat leaders, headed an expedition of one hundred and fifty trappers from —the base and outfitting point of early traffic on the Missouri riv
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