Keya Paha County

Keya Paha County is an administrative division in northeastern Nebraska characterized by farmland and rolling hills. The Keya Paha River flows through the northeastern section and shapes the geography of this rural region.

The county separated from Brown County in 1884 and established its administrative center in Springview. This occurred after a 1885 election among fifteen candidate locations to select the county seat.

The name comes from the Dakota language and means turtle hill, referring to the rounded hills that shape the landscape of northern Nebraska. This connection to indigenous language remains visible in the region's identity today.

This county is largely organized as farmland and is best explored independently or with local guidance. Administrative buildings in Springview operate on weekdays for official services.

The county preserves traditional farming practices across most of its land, which continues to shape its rural identity. This focus on agriculture remains central to the regional economy and way of life.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1884

Capital city: Springview

Shares border with: Tripp County, Brown County, Rock County, Cherry County, Boyd County, Holt County, Todd County, Gregory County

Website: http://co.keya-paha.ne.us

GPS coordinates: 42.88000,-99.72000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57