Rock Bottom: A History of Florence, Nebraska Paperback – December 7, 2024

In this first-ever collection of local history, NorthOmahaHistory.com founder Adam Fletcher Sasse reveals connections between the well-known and long-forgotten history of Nebraska's oldest town, Florence. Examining details from people, places and events throughout the community's history, Fletcher Sasse explores the motivations, outcomes and mysteries from more than 200 years of history.Read this book to discover how Florence was founded, how the French and Spanish helped the area get its legs, why the Mormons came and went so quickly, the places residents worshipped, earned money, were entertained and learned, and how Florence met Omaha's needs for almost a half-century.Finally, readers will find details galore, painting a clear portrait of the dates, names, events and activities that make the history of Florence so riveting. This book is surely going to inspire and educate more generations about "Rock Bottom" aka Florence, the oldest city in Nebraska. Read more