Seward County, County in Nebraska, United States
Description
Seward County is an administrative division in Nebraska characterized by agricultural land and gently rolling terrain. The Big Blue River runs through the region, shaping both the landscape and water resources.
History
The area was established in 1855 as Greene County and renamed in 1862 to honor William H. Seward, Secretary of State under President Lincoln. This change reflects the early territorial development of Nebraska.
Culture
The county reflects a strong farming heritage that shapes how people live and work across the landscape. Visitors notice fields, family farms, and rural communities that define daily life here.
Practical
County services and administrative information are based in the city of Seward. Visiting during the growing season offers the best chance to see active farming operations and understand local agricultural work.
Did you know?
This county remains off the beaten path, situated away from Nebraska's main highways. Its quiet rural character and low tourism traffic offer travelers a genuine glimpse into agricultural America.
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Memorial Stadium
37 km
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
25.9 km
Museum of American Speed
35.4 km
Pioneers Park Nature Center
32.4 km
Nine Mile Prairie
27.4 km
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad 710
36.6 km
City Hall
37 km
Big Blue River Bridge
28.7 km
South Bottoms Historic District
36.5 km
Doane College Historic Buildings
31.9 km
Upper Oak Creek Descent Ruts of the Woodbury Cutoff, Ox Bow Trail of the California Road
32.4 km
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, School and Grottoes
25.8 km
Clem's Opera House
28.2 km
Z.C.B.J. Rad Tabor No. 74
32.1 km
Johnston-Muff House
31.4 km
Germantown State Bank Building
15.3 km
Telocvicna Jednota "T.J." Sokol Hall
31.2 km
Seward County Courthouse
5.4 km
John and Philomena Sand Zimmerer House
5.7 km
John Cattle Jr. House
6 km
Jesse C. Bickle House
30.7 km
Surprise Opera House
29.6 km
Deutsche Evangelisch Lutherische Zion Kirche
13.1 km
Harry T. Jones House
6 km
Frank J. Rademacher House
31.4 km
Richard R. Kiddle House
27.5 km
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
31.2 km
Nebraska National Guard Museum
5.4 km
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