Wheeler County

Wheeler County is an administrative county in eastern Nebraska that covers rolling terrain and includes several small communities. Bartlett serves as the county seat and main town, where local government operations and services are centered.

The county was established in 1877 and named after Daniel H. Wheeler, a prominent figure in Nebraska's agricultural administration. It developed as a rural administrative region focused on farming and ranching activities that continue today.

The county maintains strong agricultural traditions with 95 percent of its land dedicated to farming and ranching, particularly focusing on livestock operations.

The Wheeler County Courthouse in Bartlett is the central hub for administrative services and local information during weekdays. Visitors can find government offices and inquire about community resources and regional information there.

Pibel Lake in the region began as an irrigation project planned in 1887 that never succeeded as intended. The lake later became a recreational spot, showing how abandoned development schemes sometimes find unexpected second purposes.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1877

Capital city: Bartlett

Shares border with: Holt County, Greeley County, Garfield County, Valley County, Antelope County, Boone County

Website: http://wheelercounty.ne.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.92000,-98.53000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51