McPherson County

McPherson County is an administrative division in central Nebraska characterized by rolling terrain and open grasslands interspersed with small rural communities. The landscape consists primarily of pastureland and agricultural areas, with Tryon serving as the county seat.

The county was established in 1890 from territory previously part of Logan County and was named after Civil War General James B. McPherson. Its founding marked the creation of administrative structures centered in Tryon.

The county maintains strong agricultural traditions with local ranchers managing over 41,000 cattle across extensive grasslands and participating in monthly community meetings.

The area operates in the Central Time Zone and can be explored by car or on foot, though distances between communities are considerable. Visitors should prepare for rural conditions and allow ample time for travel between locations.

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: December 10, 2025 15:56