Cherry County Map, Nebraska
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Cherry County, Nebraska
Cherry County is up in north-central Nebraska. It’s huge. Yep, it’s the largest county in the state by area. We’re talking bigger than Connecticut. Valentine is the county seat.
The county’s part of the Nebraska Sandhills region, with grass-covered dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Ranching’s the big industry here. There are way more cows than people.
The Niobrara River cuts through the county, offering great canoeing and fishing. There’s a real sense of community here, especially during the Cherry County Fair. And if you’re into nature, you’ve got to check out the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cherry County |
| County Seat | Valentine |
| Population | Approximately 5,700 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Valentine, Cody, Kilgore, Merriman, Nenzel, Wood Lake, Brownlee |
| Interstates and Highways | US 20, NE 61, NE 97 |
| FIPS Code | 31-031 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 6,009 square miles (Land: 5,960 sq mi, Water: 49 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bennett County, South Dakota (North), Todd County, South Dakota (North), Tripp County, South Dakota (Northeast), Brown County (East), Keya Paha County (East), Blaine County (Southeast), Grant County (South), Thomas County (South), Hooker County (South), Sheridan County (West), Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) in east, Mountain Time Zone (MT) in west |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 42.6343° N, 101.1356° W |
| Etymology | Named after Lt. Samuel A. Cherry, a U.S. Army officer |
| Major Landmarks | Niobrara National Scenic River, Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge |
| Website | Cherry County Website |
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