Nuckolls County

Nuckolls County is an administrative division in southeastern Nebraska that covers approximately 576 square miles. The Republican River flows through the southwestern section near the Kansas border.

The county was formed in 1860 and named after two brothers, though it was not officially organized until 1871. This established the framework for how the region would be governed and administered.

Farming shapes how people live and work here, with fields covering most of the land throughout the seasons. The crops and livestock operations are central to how the community sees itself and organizes its year.

Nelson serves as the county seat and center for government services, while Superior is the larger town with around 1,800 residents. Visitors will find the main facilities and services concentrated in these two municipalities.

The first county election in 1871 took place under an elm tree near Oak. Early administrative work was conducted from a surveyor's home before the region developed formal government buildings.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1860

Capital city: Nelson

Shares border with: Clay County, Fillmore County, Thayer County, Republic County, Jewell County, Webster County

Website: http://NuckollsCounty.NE.gov

GPS coordinates: 40.18000,-98.05000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03