Hastings

Hastings is a city in the Nebraska plains organized in a grid pattern of streets that extends across the surrounding agricultural landscape. The community features typical infrastructure and layout for a county seat in the region.

The city emerged from a competition between two settlements for the role of county seat, with Hastings winning the designation in 1877. This victory marked a turning point that contributed to the city's later development and importance in the region.

Hastings is recognized as the birthplace of Kool-Aid, a soft drink that shaped the city's identity and continues to be celebrated in local gatherings. This connection to an American invention remains part of how the community sees itself today.

The city sits at the intersection of multiple highways that provide access and regional connections for visitors and residents. Roads are accessible from several directions, making arrival and navigation straightforward.

A railway network runs through the city, playing an important role in moving agricultural products across Nebraska. This transport infrastructure remains central to how goods flow through the region.

Location: Adams County

Elevation above the sea: 587 m

Website: http://cityofhastings.org

GPS coordinates: 40.58917,-98.39167

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:12