Sarpy County: A History Contributor(s): Justman, Ben (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540245454 ISBN-13: 9781540245458 Publisher: History PR OUR PRICE: $36.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.81 lbs) 146 pages |
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Publisher Description: The smallest of Nebraska's ninety-three counties, Sarpy County's history looms large. The area was home to Native Americans--including the Otoe, Omaha and Pawnee tribes. Hundreds of thousands of settlers moved through the area during westward migration, and they had to cross rivers on ferries like the one operated by the county's namesake, Peter Sarpy. The addition of Offutt Air Force Base and the Martin Bomber Plant made the county an important hub during World War II and beyond. Author, historian and museum director Ben Justman offers the rich history of Sarpy County. |