Box Butte County, County seat in western Nebraska, United States
Box Butte County encompasses 1,078 square miles of territory, featuring a landscape dominated by agricultural lands and the city of Alliance.
The county received its official designation in 1886, taking its name from a prominent box-shaped geological formation located north of Alliance.
The region maintains strong ties to railroad heritage through local museums and annual community celebrations that highlight transportation development.
Nebraska Highways 2, 71, and 87, along with US Route 385, provide essential transportation connections throughout Box Butte County.
The county's license plate system utilizes prefix number 65, distinguishing vehicles registered within its boundaries from other Nebraska counties.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1886
Capital city: Alliance
Shares border with: Dawes County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, Sioux County, Sheridan County
Website: http://co.box-butte.ne.us
GPS coordinates: 42.21000,-103.08000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:51
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