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Establishment of Nebraska Territory

Name: Establishment of Nebraska Territory
Start: 1854-05-30
End: 1867-03-01
Location: Nebraska Territory

When: May 30, 1854 – March 1, 1867
Where: Nebraska Territory
Part of: Kansas–Nebraska Act becomes law

Nebraska Territory was created by the Kansas–Nebraska Act, existing from May 30, 1854, until 1867.

The territory was established on May 30, 1854. It existed until March 1, 1867, when it was admitted as a state. The land was previously part of the Indian Territory or unorganized areas. Omaha City was founded in 1854.

Sources

Nebraska Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25

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