Brown County, Administrative county in north central Nebraska, United States.
The county spans 1,225 square miles of Nebraska land, containing three main settlements: Ainsworth, Long Pine, and Johnstown.
The Nebraska State Legislature established Brown County in 1883, naming it after two legislators who presented the bill for its organization.
Ranching traditions shape the county's identity, with cattle operations and agricultural activities occupying ninety-two percent of the total land area.
U.S. Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 183 intersect in Ainsworth, providing main transportation routes through Brown County for residents and travelers.
The Niobrara National Scenic River flows through the northern section of Brown County, creating natural borders and recreation opportunities.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1883
Capital city: Ainsworth
Shares border with: Keya Paha County, Cherry County, Loup County, Blaine County, Rock County
Website: https://browncounty.ne.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.44000,-99.93000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:26
Smith Falls
59 km
Niobrara National Scenic River
58.6 km
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
53.1 km
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
64.6 km
St. Anselm's Catholic Church, Rectory and Parish Hall
91.9 km
Niobrara Valley Preserve
39.1 km
White Horse Ranch
86.2 km
Bryan Bridge
65.6 km
Brewer Bridge
55.8 km
Carns State Aid Bridge
49.2 km
Bell Bridge
60 km
St. Augustine Church
94.8 km
Cherry County Courthouse
70.3 km
Valentine Public School
70 km
Lewis Bridge
66.6 km
Adamson Bridge
73.2 km
St. John's Catholic Church
76.7 km
Borman Bridge
66.7 km
Twin Bridge
69.4 km
Berry State Aid Bridge
62.4 km
Herrick Elevator
97.6 km
Brantly Sturdevant House
78.7 km
F.M. Walcott House
70.5 km
Dallas Carnegie Library
94.8 km
Rock County Courthouse
36.1 km
Manthey Barn
86.9 km
Distrito electoral de Valentine (condado de Cherry, Nebraska)
67.5 km
Smith Falls State Park
59.4 kmReviews
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