History The first permanent settlement at Nehawka was made in 1855. Nehawka was platted in 1887 when a new railroad line was extended to that point. Nehawka is derived from an Omaha and Otoe Indian name meaning "rustling water".
History The first permanent settlement at Nehawka was ma.de in 1855 Nehawka was platted in 1887 when a new railroad line was extended to that point Nehawka is derived from an Omaha. and Otoe Indian name meaning "rustling water".