Journey Through History at Winter Quarters Historical Marker

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start by getting onto I-80 W from your location in Northeast Iowa. Depending on where you are, you might need to take local roads to reach I-80. After merging onto I-80 W, continue for approximately 150 miles. Take exit 454B to merge onto I-680 N toward South Sioux City. Continue on I-680 N for about 9 miles and then take exit 1A to merge onto US-75 S toward Omaha. Continue on US-75 S for about 5 miles. Keep an eye out for signs directing you to the Winter Quarters Historical Marker, which is located at 41.3355526 latitude and -95.9611249 longitude in Omaha, NE. Parking is available near the marker.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, you can take a Greyhound bus from various locations in Northeast Iowa to Omaha, NE. Once you arrive in Omaha, you will need to use local transit. Check the Omaha Metro website for bus routes that go to North Omaha. For the closest stop to Winter Quarters Historical Marker, take the bus to 'North 30th Street and Fort Street' and transfer to the 1 or 2 bus lines heading toward North Omaha. Make sure to confirm the routes and schedules in advance as they may change. From the bus stop, it's about a 15-minute walk to the Winter Quarters Historical Marker, which is located at 41.3355526 latitude and -95.9611249 longitude.