Their community was the first city in the Nebraska Territory. Despite lasting only two years, the city had a mayor and city council, 24 policemen and fireguards, various administrative committees, and a town square for public meetings. The Mormon pioneers left their town once they moved on in 1848.
Their settlement was the initial town in the Nebraska Territory. Despite lasting only two years, the city had a mayor and city council, 24 law enforcement officers and firefighters, various administrative committees, and a public square for community gatherings. The Mormon settlers abandoned their town once they moved on in 1848.