Lancaster County, Administrative county in southeastern Nebraska, United States.
Description
Lancaster County is an administrative division in southeastern Nebraska with Lincoln serving as its seat. The county spans both farmland and urban areas, housing state government buildings and educational institutions.
History
The county was established in 1859 and named after Lancaster, England. It developed through agricultural settlement and the growth of government institutions.
Culture
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln shapes daily life in the county, drawing students and researchers who participate in the local community and attend events throughout Lincoln.
Practical
The area is accessible by car, with roads connecting farms and the urban center. Visitors will find services and facilities spread throughout Lincoln and surrounding communities.
Did you know?
The county's most distinctive feature is hosting both the state capital and county seat within Lincoln. This dual role makes the city an unusual center for multiple layers of government.
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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
Pershing Center
3.6 km
Lincoln Children's Zoo
2.4 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 kmGreat Plains Art Museum
4.1 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 kmFrank H. Woods Telephone Museum
3.5 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
Roca Berry Farms
14.8 kmStagecoach State Recreation Area
20.2 km
City Hall
4.1 kmMaxwell Arboretum
5.9 kmPawnee Lake State Recreation Area
17.4 kmBluestem State Recreation Area
18.6 km
Nebraska Telephone Company Building
3.8 km
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