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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- The city of Papillion was originally developed as a railroad town in the 1870s and as a suburb of nearby bustling Omaha, Nebraska.
- Papillion was named for a creek flowing through the city center with the same name, which was named by early French explorers during the 18th century.
- The explorers chose the name Papillon, meaning “butterfly” in French, due to the large number of butterflies they saw.
- Visitors can enjoy a baseball game at Werner Park.
- Explore the outdoors at the Prairie Queen Recreation Area.
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