Stanton County

Stanton County is an administrative division in eastern Nebraska with rolling terrain and farmland throughout. The Elkhorn River flows through the central area, shaping the local landscape.

The area was established as Izard County in 1856 but was renamed six years later to honor Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War under President Lincoln. This change reflected the region's development during America's Civil War era.

Agriculture shapes daily life here, with farms and fields visible across the entire region. This farming tradition remains central to how people in the county live and work.

The town of Stanton serves as the administrative hub and offers basic services to visitors and residents. U.S. Route 275 and several state highways provide good road connections throughout the area.

With a low population density of about 15 people per square mile, settlements are spread far apart across the county. This creates wide open spaces that define the rural character visitors encounter here.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1865

Capital city: Stanton

Shares border with: Wayne County, Colfax County, Platte County, Madison County, Pierce County, Cuming County

GPS coordinates: 41.92000,-97.19000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52