Nebraska City, County seat in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States.
Nebraska City extends along the western bank of the Missouri River, covering 4.69 square miles of land with fertile agricultural terrain.
The Nebraska Territorial Legislature established Nebraska City as the first incorporated city in the state through a special act in 1855.
The city maintains the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center, presenting exhibitions about the 1804 exploration of the American Northwest.
Local government services operate from the Otoe County Courthouse at 1021 Central Avenue, providing administrative support from Monday through Friday.
J. Sterling Morton initiated Arbor Day in 1872 from Nebraska City to encourage tree planting across the regional prairie landscape.
Location: Otoe County
Inception: 1855
Elevation above the sea: 322 m
Website: http://nebraskacity.com
GPS coordinates: 40.67611,-95.85972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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