Logan County

Logan County is an administrative division in central Nebraska characterized by gently rolling grassland that dominates the landscape. The county seat of Stapleton and its highway connections form the main points of reference for travelers moving through the region.

The county was established in 1885 and named for Civil War General John Logan to honor his military service. The arrival of the Union Pacific railroad in 1911 marked a turning point for settlement and economic development in the area.

The landscape here shaped how people built and lived for generations, with farming families making their homes from what the prairie offered them. This deep connection to the land and livestock raising remains woven into daily life today.

Stapleton is the main town where visitors will find services and facilities. The area is most easily accessed via the two main highways that pass through the region.

The prairie landscape here supported a way of building unlike anywhere else, with settlers creating homes directly from soil layers cut from the grassland itself. These structures became part of the frontier story and shaped survival skills that families passed down through the generations.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Stapleton

Shares border with: Thomas County, Lincoln County, McPherson County, Custer County, Blaine County

Website: http://logancounty.ne.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.56000,-100.48000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:51