Richardson County

Richardson County is an administrative county in southeastern Nebraska with rolling terrain and farmland. The land extends along the Missouri River border where the landscape transitions between hills and river valleys.

The county was established in 1855 and named after William A. Richardson, an Illinois Representative who supported the Kansas-Nebraska Act. This founding reflected the period of westward expansion and settlement across the Great Plains.

Communities throughout the county gather for local festivals and farmers markets where rural traditions remain visible in daily life and regional crafts. These gatherings form the core of how people connect with their surroundings and each other.

Falls City serves as the county seat and houses the main government buildings and courthouse. Most public services and local resources are centered in this town for visitors and residents.

The county contains Nebraska's lowest elevation point along its eastern boundary at the Missouri River. This geographic feature makes it notable for those seeking out the state's most extreme geographic locations.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1855

Capital city: Falls City

Shares border with: Nemaha County, Brown County, Pawnee County, Doniphan County, Nemaha County, Holt County

Website: http://co.richardson.ne.us

GPS coordinates: 40.12000,-95.72000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:58