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North Platte Black Exodus
On July 13, 1929, the town of North Platte, Nebraska, experienced a Forced displacement, racial exodus (or race riot), when all African Americans, black residents—somewhere between a few dozen and 200 in number—were ordered to leave by the town's white people, white residents, following the killing of a policeman by a black man. Louis Seeman shot and killed Ed Green after he had been asked to leave the town, and crowds quickly formed, demanding that all black residents vacate. Seeman died in his hiding spot (a chicken coop), either due to suicide or a Lynching in the United States, lynching, and members of the mob were acquitted of any wrongdoing. Background After being told he was a public nuisance and ordered to leave the town by white police officer Ed Green, Louis Seeman, a black resident of North Platte either 30 or 35 years old, drew his pistol, shot it at Green, and killed him. Crowds quickly formed and they demanded that by 3 o'clock, all black residents leave the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River. The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census. North Platte is a railroad town; Union Pacific Railroad's large Bailey Yard is located within the city. Today, North Platte is served only by freight trains, but during World War II the city was known for the North Platte Canteen, a volunteer organization serving food to millions of traveling soldiers. North Platte is the principal city of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson counties. History North Platte was established in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It derives its name from the North Platte River. North Platte was the western terminus of the Union Pacific Railway from the summer of 1867 unti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
