This park is located at Winter Quarters, whicxh is now Florence, which has been annexed by Omaha. At its peak there were 700 homes in this area from solid two-story edifices to dugouts into the hill. Many of the Saints would perish during the short time the Mormons were in this location, mostly in the winters of 2846-47 and 1847-48. Estimated are from 350 to 600. The Saints left the area by 1854 except it continued as an outfitting station for pioneers traveling to Utah. I know the handcart compaies of 1856 re-outfitted here, taking several weeks to repair handcarts and get ready for the next 1000 miles to Utah.
Today in the park there is a playground, a bandstand/gazebo, a memorial plaque and a grassy area.
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| Mural kitty corner from the park |
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