Fremont, Nebraska

Fremont is a city located in eastern Nebraska, in Dodge County, near Omaha. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,174. It is the county seat of and largest city in Dodge County6. The Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington is named after the city.

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.

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Museum - Victorian - Log cabin - Homestead Act

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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.

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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.

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Downtown - National register

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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.

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John C. Fremont - Parade - Chautauqua - Rodeo

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The local AM radio station, KHUB 1340, is where many of the residents get their news and entertainment. It is the proud home of the famous "Moustache Joe" Polka show, every Sunday from noon to 5PM.

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AM radio - Polka

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For recreation, the Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (a.k.a., "the State Lakes") attracts boaters, skiiers, fishermen and beachgoers from the area to the group of 20 man-made tree-lined lakes which cover nearly 700 acres, along the Platte River. Two regional Boy Scout camps, Camp Cedars and Camp Eagle, are located near Fremont, along the Platte River.

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Platte River - Boy Scout - Camps

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For the motorsport enthusiast, just down the road, near Scribner, is the Nebraska Motorplex, a drag racing venue which is built on an old World War II military base.

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Scribner - Drag racing - World War II

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Fremont forms part of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum collection.

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