Sheelytown, Omaha

#258 among attractions in Omaha

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Sheelytown was a historic ethnic neighborhood in South Omaha, Nebraska, USA with populations of Irish, Polish and other first generation immigrants. Located north of the Union Stockyards, it was bounded by Edward Creighton Boulevard on the north, Vinton Street on the south, South 24th Street to the east, and 35th Street to the west. Sheelytown was named for the Sheely Brothers Packing Houses that were located in the area. Sheelytown was annexed by Omaha in 1887. The Omaha Quartermaster Depot was built just east of the community across the Union Pacific tracks. ()

Coordinates: 41°14'1"N, 95°56'52"W

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Southeast Omaha (Vinton Street)Omaha United States

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Sheelytown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Durham Museum, Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Sokol Auditorium.

1.2 miSE
Animal exhibits plus a giant desert dome
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha
31 min walk • The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, stands as an impressive testament to the wonders of the natural world. This sprawling zoo, recognized as one of the best in the United States, offers visitors an extraordinary array of exhibits and experiences, from...
1.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Durham Museum, Omaha
41 min walk • The Durham Museum is located at 801 South 10th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of the United States' western region. The museum is housed in Omaha's former Union Station.
1.1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens, Omaha
27 min walk • The Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska marks the location of the house at 3202 Woolworth Avenue where U.S. President Gerald R. Ford lived for a couple of weeks after his birth in July 1913. It was the home of his paternal grandparents, Charles Henry and Martha King.
0.8 miNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Sokol Auditorium, Omaha
21 min walk • The Sokol Auditorium is located at 2234 South 13th Street in the Little Bohemia neighborhood of South Omaha, Nebraska. It is a local icon for its historical context, as well as modern musical performances and gymnastics.
~230 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Immaculate Conception Church and School, Omaha
2 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Church and School are located at 2708 South 24th Street in the South Omaha area of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The 1926 church and its former school building, built in 1912, were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Both buildings were designed by Omaha architect Jacob M. Nachtigall.
1.3 miNE
Church
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Omaha
34 min walk • St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was formerly the cathedral of the Diocese of Omaha and was named St. Philomena's Cathedral at that time.
0.7 miNW
Park
Hanscom Park, Omaha
19 min walk • Hanscom Park is a historic neighborhood in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska. Its namesake public park is one of the oldest parks in Omaha, donated to the City in 1872. U.S. President Gerald R. Ford was born in a house in the Hanscom Park neighborhood.
1.2 miN
Queen Anne architecture
Georgia Row House, Omaha
30 min walk • The Georgia Row House is a historic house located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Queen Anne style house was designed by the architects Findley & Shields, and was constructed of brick, limestone, sandstone and stucco.
1.1 miNW
Neo-renaissance architecture
Normandie Apartments, Omaha
29 min walk • The Normandie Apartments is a historic building located in the Near South Side neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It was designed by architect Frederick A. Henninger.
1.6 miNW
Prairie school architecture
Selby Apartments, Omaha
41 min walk • Selby Apartments is a historic three-building apartment complex in Omaha, Nebraska built in 1942. It was designed in the Prairie School style by architect Reinholdt F. Hennig, and was built by Frank Selby. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
0.8 miNW
Street
Boulevards in Omaha, Omaha
21 min walk • Boulevards in Omaha are part of a park and boulevard system originally designed in 1889 by Horace Cleveland. There are more than one hundred miles of boulevards throughout the city of Omaha, Nebraska today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sheelytown?

Nearby attractions include Immaculate Conception Church and School, Omaha (2 min walk), Vinton Street Commercial Historic District, Omaha (10 min walk), Hanscom Park, Omaha (19 min walk), St. Joseph Parish Complex, Omaha (20 min walk).

How to get to Sheelytown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sheelytown:

Bus

30th & Harrison • Lines: 24 (9 min walk)

Train

Omaha (40 min walk)