Grand Island, County seat in Nebraska, United States
Grand Island spreads across Hall County at 567 meters elevation, functioning as a central commercial and administrative hub in central Nebraska.
German settlers established Grand Island in 1857, constructing their first homes with timber near the Wood River and Platte River intersection.
The Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer preserves 140,000 artifacts and maintains Railroad Town, representing the lives of early Nebraska settlers.
Interstate 80, U.S. Route 281, and Central Nebraska Regional Airport provide transportation connections for residents and visitors throughout the region.
The city experienced seven tornadoes on June 3, 1980, causing substantial changes to the South Locust business district and reshaping local architecture.
Location: Hall County
Inception: 1857
Elevation above the sea: 567 m
Website: http://grand-island.com
GPS coordinates: 40.92428,-98.33869
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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