Sheridan County

Sheridan County is an administrative division in Nebraska covering roughly 2,470 square miles with varied landscapes throughout its territory. Sandy hills dominate the southern portion while pine forests cover the northern areas.

The county was established in 1885 and named after General Philip H. Sheridan, with Rushville chosen as its administrative center. This founding was part of Nebraska's development following western expansion in the late 1800s.

The four main towns in the county shape local life through ranching and farming practices that have defined how people live and work here for many generations.

The county courthouse in Rushville provides government services and administrative information for the area. Visitors can stop by to address official matters or get information about local services.

The Box Butte Reservoir in the southeast serves as a water source for irrigation and allows farming to thrive in drier areas of the Mirage Flats region. This water project shows how infrastructure adapted the landscape for agricultural use over time.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1885

Capital city: Rushville

Shares border with: Oglala Lakota County, Garden County, Cherry County, Grant County, Morrill County, Box Butte County, Dawes County, Bennett County

GPS coordinates: 42.50000,-102.43000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55