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.
The first urban center in the Nebraska Territory was established by the Mormon pioneers. Although it only existed for two years, the city boasted a mayor, city council, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, and public spaces for community events. The settlers ultimately left their town in 1848 as they continued on their journey.