Rock County, County in north-central Nebraska, United States.
Rock County encompasses 1,012 square miles of rolling hills, grasslands, and small lakes with the Niobrara River flowing along its northern boundary line.
The county was established in 1888 and received its name from Rock Creek, incorporating small settlements that developed during Nebraska's territorial expansion period.
The population of 1,262 residents maintains agricultural traditions through regular county fairs, farming exhibitions, and community gatherings that connect local families.
U.S. Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 183 intersect in the county seat of Bassett, providing transportation links to neighboring regions and essential services.
The John and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge within Rock County preserves native grassland habitats and supports local wildlife populations.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1888
Capital city: Bassett
Shares border with: Keya Paha County, Loup County, Boyd County, Holt County, Brown County
GPS coordinates: 42.42000,-99.45000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:53
Smith Falls
88 km
Niobrara National Scenic River
87.7 km
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
92.6 km
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
96.3 km
Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park
85.2 km
Rad Slavin cis. 112 Z.C.B.J. Hall
93.4 km
Niobrara Valley Preserve
62.3 km
White Horse Ranch
59.9 km
Brewer Bridge
83.9 km
Carns State Aid Bridge
35 km
A.T. Ranch Headquarters
94.4 km
Bell Bridge
88.8 km
Sargent Bridge
88.5 km
St. Augustine Church
91 km
Lewis Bridge
66.1 km
St. John's Catholic Church
72.9 km
Berry State Aid Bridge
91.9 km
Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds
76.7 km
Herrick Elevator
81.3 km
Burwell Carnegie Library
75.7 km
Rouse Ranch
76.2 km
Brantly Sturdevant House
40.6 km
Dallas Carnegie Library
91 km
Holt County Courthouse
66.1 km
Old Nebraska State Bank Building
66.1 km
Rock County Courthouse
19.4 km
Manthey Barn
92.4 km
Smith Falls State Park
88.3 kmReviews
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