Thurston County, County seat in eastern Nebraska, United States.
Thurston County spans across eastern Nebraska with Pender as its administrative center, featuring agricultural lands and residential communities at coordinates 42.16° N, 96.55° W.
The county formation occurred in 1865 during post-Civil War expansion, while Pender was established twenty years later in 1885, named after Scottish businessman John Pender.
The Heritage Museum of Thurston County in Pender presents exhibitions about local history, featuring collections that document the development of the region through artifacts.
Veterans Memorial Park at 610 Main Street in Pender provides public gathering spaces and commemorative monuments, while local services support daily community needs.
A 2016 United States Supreme Court decision confirmed Pender's location within the boundaries of the Omaha Indian Reservation, affecting jurisdictional matters.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1865
Capital city: Pender
Shares border with: Dakota County, Burt County, Cuming County, Dixon County, Wayne County, Monona County, Woodbury County
GPS coordinates: 42.16000,-96.55000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:54
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