Riot

1909 Omaha anti-Greek riot

21 Feb 1909 · 41.21° N, 95.96° W

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When
21 Feb 1909
Kind
Riot
Coordinates
41.21° N, 95.96° W
Description
Riot in South Omaha, Nebraska, US
Cause
anti-Greek sentiment

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1909 South Omaha anti-Greek riot

Riot in South Omaha, Nebraska, US

The Greek Town riot was a race riot that took place in South Omaha, Nebraska, on February 21, 1909, during which several Greeks were wounded or injured. A mob of 3,000 Irishmen displaced some of the population of Greek Town, wrecked 30 buildings there, and started a riot.

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