Lancaster County, Administrative county in southeastern Nebraska, United States.
Lancaster County encompasses 846 square miles of territory with Lincoln as its capital, featuring agricultural lands and urban developments across the region.
The county establishment occurred in 1859, taking its name from Lancaster, England, and grew steadily through agricultural development and government administration.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln within Lancaster County influences local demographics with its student population, faculty members, and educational programs.
The county administration provides public services through multiple departments, including health services, law enforcement, and property assessment offices.
Lancaster County maintains a combination of governmental functions as home to both the state capital and county seat in Lincoln.
Location: Nebraska
Inception: 1854
Capital city: Lincoln
Shares border with: Saunders County, Cass County, Otoe County, Johnson County, Gage County, Saline County, Seward County, Butler County
Website: http://lancaster.ne.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.78000,-96.69000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
Memorial Stadium
4.8 km
Nebraska State Capitol
3.2 km
University of Nebraska State Museum
4.6 km
Sheldon Museum of Art
4.3 km
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
25.8 km
William Jennings Bryan House
3.7 km
Statue of Abraham Lincoln
3.3 km
Museum of American Speed
5.2 km
Zoo Bar
3.9 km
International Quilt Study Center & Museum
5.6 km
Pioneers Park Nature Center
7.3 km
Nebraska Field
4.7 km
Thomas P. Kennard House
3 km
Nine Mile Prairie
14.3 km
Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum
6.1 km
Mueller Tower
4.6 km
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad 710
4.4 km
City Hall
4.1 km
Nebraska Telephone Company Building
3.8 km
South Bottoms Historic District
3.4 km
Whitehall
7.5 km
Scottish Rite Temple
3.5 km
Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Building
4 km
Lied Place Residences
4.2 km
Stuart Building
4 km
Old Main, Nebraska Wesleyan University
7.4 km
Hyde Memorial Observatory
4.5 km
Lewis-Syford House
4.5 kmReviews
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