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Fremont is a city located in eastern Nebraska, in Dodge County, near Omaha. The population is estimated to be 25,314 according to the 2005 census estimate. It is the county seat of and largest city in Dodge County. The Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington is named after the city.

Arts, Culture and Attractions:
The Louis E. May Historical Museum is housed in a Victorian house built by Fremont's first mayor, Theron Nye, in 1874. There is also a log cabin on the site, which is an example of the type of house the settlers who moved to Nebraska as part of the Homestead Act would have lived in.

Historic downtown Fremont is known for its large number of antique stores, and a collection of historical buildings. Several local buildings are on the national register of historic places.

Each summer, in July, Fremont spends a long weekend celebrating John C. Fremont Days, which is a celebration of Fremont's history through a parade, a Chautauqua, a rodeo, and local vendors selling their hand-made crafts. It draws attendees from around the area for both historical and social reasons.

For recreation, the Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (also known as "the State Lakes") attracts boaters, skiiers, fishermen and beachgoers from the area to the group of 20 man-made tree-lined lakes which cover nearly 700 acres (2.8 km²), along the Platte River. Two regional Boy Scout camps, Camp Cedars and Camp Eagle, are located near Fremont, along the Platte River.

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