General George A. Crook was the commander for the Department of the Platte back in the 1870’s and 1880’s. The headquarters for the department were moved to Fort Omaha in 1878. Crook lived in a brick structure with Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant on the fort that was finished in November of 1879.

Fort Omaha and the brick structure which is now called the “Crook House” still exist today. The Crook House is listed on the Register of Historic Places and the Fort Omaha buildings are now home to Metro Community College.

Fort Omaha and the Crook House are located at 5700 N. 30th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Visiting the fort is a history learning experience; both children and adults will appreciate.