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.

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.

Related Topics:
Agriculture - Agribusiness - Grain - Silos - Hormel - SPAM - Medical Center - Newspaper

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