Fillmore County

Fillmore County is an administrative region in eastern Nebraska containing eight municipalities, with Geneva serving as the main administrative hub. The area is dominated by farmland and rural communities spread across the territory.

The territory officially became a county in 1871 and was named after the 13th U.S. president. That same year, railroad construction arrived and connected the scattered settlements into a functioning network.

The communities here carry visible signs of their Czech, Swedish, and German roots, reflected in place names, local celebrations, and how families organize their farms and homes. Walking through the towns, you notice this heritage in the architecture and the way people maintain their properties.

Summer and early fall offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the area and visiting its communities. Geneva provides central access to services and information, making it a good starting point for understanding the region.

Although the railroad arrived in 1871, it took decades for the region to reach its full agricultural capacity. Visitors can still spot visible traces of this rail heritage in some of the older towns.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1871

Capital city: Geneva

Shares border with: York County, Thayer County, Nuckolls County, Clay County, Seward County, Saline County, Jefferson County

Website: http://fillmorecounty.org

GPS coordinates: 40.52000,-97.60000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59