Its name derived from a Native American word meaning “above all others on a stream,” Omaha was founded on the western shore of the Missouri River. Early on the fledgling town with a rowdy reputation played a vital role in westward expansion, and by the mid-19th century it had become the crossroads of a growing nation. Built on a past shaped by Native Americans, pioneers, prospectors, industrialists and soldiers, modern Omaha stands as a thriving urban center. Learn More...