Buffalo County

Buffalo County is an administrative division in central Nebraska that encompasses diverse terrain ranging from river valleys to rolling hills. The region stretches across several hundred square miles, blending flatter land along the Platte River with the gentler rises of the Great Plains.

The county was established in 1855 and formally organized in 1870, taking its name from the vast bison herds that once roamed these grasslands. Settlement and development through the late 1800s introduced agricultural patterns that remain central to the region today.

The land carries deep roots in agriculture that shaped how people lived and worked here for generations. The farms and open grasslands you see today reflect this enduring connection to ranching and farming traditions.

Local government offices provide online resources where you can access information about permits, records, and county services for planning your visit. Driving through the area is the best way to explore the different towns and landscapes at your own pace.

The area carries the number 9 on Nebraska license plates, a system introduced in 1922 that reflects the county's position in the state's registration order. This small detail connects the region's identity to a distinctive administrative history.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1870

Capital city: Kearney

Shares border with: Sherman County, Phelps County, Hall County, Adams County, Kearney County, Dawson County, Custer County, Howard County

Website: http://buffalogov.org

GPS coordinates: 40.86000,-99.07000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25