Private company

Omaha Horse Railway

Private transportation company in early Omaha, Nebraska USA

The Omaha Horse Railway was a private transportation company in early Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1867 by Omaha pioneers Ezra Millard, Andrew J. Hanscom and Augustus Kountze to provide horsecar service in the city.2 It ceased to exist in 1889.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1867Founded1
  • Industrypublic transport1
  • HeadquartersOmaha1

The Omaha Horse Railway was a private transportation company in early Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1867 by Omaha pioneers Ezra Millard, Andrew J. Hanscom and Augustus Kountze to provide horsecar service in the city.2

The story

Founded by Augustus Kountze and Ezra Millard in 1867.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1889Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1867Founded Founded1

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