Millard, Omaha, Nebraska
Millard is a former town and current neighborhood in southwest Omaha, Nebraska; the original downtown area is near Millard Avenue and L Street.History
Millard was laid out in 1870 by Ezra Millard, and named for him. A post office was established in Millard in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967. The town was incorporated in 1885. After lengthy legal fights, the town of Millard was annexed by the city of Omaha in 1971. There also were attempts through both the state legislature and the court system to annex Millard into the Omaha Public Schools, but the Millard Public Schools remained an independent unit; although recently they have been included under the Taxing authority of the Learning Community to extend Omaha's tax base.Location
Millard is around 144th and L, with a water tower that says Millard on 144th and Q. It extends to around 180th on the west, 138th on the east, Pacific Street on the North, and Harrison Street on the South.
