| Springwell Danish Cemetery | |
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  Location of Springwell Danish Cemetery in Nebraska | |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41°18′41″N 96°00′36″W / 41.31139°N 96.01000°W |
| Built | 1889 [1] |
| Designated | April 2, 1996 [1] |
The Springwell Danish Cemetery is located at 6326 Hartman Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. First used in 1868, [1] this cemetery was formally established in 1889 by Danish immigrants. It was designated an Omaha Landmark in 1996. [1]
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The Springwell Danish Cemetery was established on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) tract of land northwest outside of Omaha. [1] Visitors would travel through Benson to the end of the streetcar line, and then walk to the cemetery. [1]
The oldest grave in the cemetery belongs to Lars Jocumsen, and is marked by an obelisk that dates from 1868. [1] Jocumsen was a farmer in the area. [1] Among the notable Omaha Danes buried at Springwell Cemetery is Col. Sophus Neble. [1]
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| Springwell Danish Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Location of Springwell Danish Cemetery in Nebraska | |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41°18′41″N 96°00′36″W / 41.31139°N 96.01000°W |
| Built | 1889 [1] |
| Designated | April 2, 1996 [1] |
The Springwell Danish Cemetery is located at 6326 Hartman Avenue in North Omaha, Nebraska. First used in 1868, [1] this cemetery was formally established in 1889 by Danish immigrants. It was designated an Omaha Landmark in 1996. [1]
About
The Springwell Danish Cemetery was established on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) tract of land northwest outside of Omaha. [1] Visitors would travel through Benson to the end of the streetcar line, and then walk to the cemetery. [1]
The oldest grave in the cemetery belongs to Lars Jocumsen, and is marked by an obelisk that dates from 1868. [1] Jocumsen was a farmer in the area. [1] Among the notable Omaha Danes buried at Springwell Cemetery is Col. Sophus Neble. [1]