Cass County, County seat in eastern Nebraska, United States
Description
Cass County is an administrative region in Nebraska that extends along the Missouri and Platte rivers and includes several smaller communities. The landscape features gentle rolling terrain and broad river valleys, where farmland alternates with open spaces.
History
The county was established in 1854 and named after General Lewis Cass, a prominent figure in debates about the nation's westward expansion. Its creation marked a turning point in the settlement of this river-valley region.
Culture
The region remains connected to farming traditions that visitors can observe in how the land is used and how communities gather around seasonal activities. This rural heritage shapes the daily rhythm and gives the area its distinctive character rooted in self-sufficiency and stewardship of the landscape.
Practical
The region is easily explored by car, with main services and administration centered in Plattsmouth. Plan a full day to visit multiple towns comfortably, as settlements are spread across the countryside.
Did you know?
The town of Weeping Water got its name from a mistranslation of an Oto word meaning rustling water, referring to the sounds of the flowing river. This linguistic accident remains a quirk of local history.
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Strategic Air and Space Museum
19.3 km
Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
19.6 km
Linoma Beach
22.7 km
Holy Family Shrine
21.8 km
Platte River State Park
10.9 kmLee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari
17.8 km
Plattsmouth Bridge
25.1 km
Israel Beetison House
22.5 km
Mynard Road Bridge
8.5 km
Ashland Bridge
23.6 km
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24.2 km
Ashland Public Library
24.1 km
Velosco V. Leonard House
24.3 km
John Sautter Farmhouse
28.8 km
Cass County Courthouse
24.4 km
Nehawka Public Library
15.6 kmYoung Cemetery Cabin
20.1 km
Plattsmouth Main Street Historic District
24.3 km
George E. Dovey House
24.5 km
Capt. John O'Rourke House
24.3 kmNational Bank of Ashland
24 km
The Elms
14.7 km
Plattsmouth Railroad Bridge
25.1 km
Gottfried Gustav Pitz Barn
24.5 km
Manley School
2.6 km
Distrito electoral de Liberty
22.3 km
Naomi Institute
24.2 km
Louisville State Recreation Area
10.7 km
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