McPherson County, County in central Nebraska, United States
McPherson County spans across 860 square miles of rolling hills, containing large stretches of pastureland and small agricultural communities in central Nebraska.
Formed in 1890 from Logan County territory, the county received its name from Civil War General James B. McPherson and established Tryon as its seat.
The county maintains strong agricultural traditions with local ranchers managing over 41,000 cattle across extensive grasslands and participating in monthly community meetings.
The county operates in the Central Time Zone, with administrative services and regular board meetings taking place in the county seat of Tryon.
McPherson County ranks as Nebraska's least populated county, with 399 residents recorded in 2020, resulting in a density of 0.5 people per square mile.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1887
Capital city: Tryon
Shares border with: Hooker County, Thomas County, Logan County, Lincoln County, Keith County, Arthur County
Website: http://mcphersoncounty.ne.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.57000,-101.06000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:59
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