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Dawson County, Nebraska

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Central Nebraska is home to Dawson County, right in the heart of the state. Lexington is the county seat here with quite a diverse population.

The Platte River cuts right through the middle of the county, creating a green ribbon in the prairie landscape. Agriculture is the name of the game here, with corn and cattle being the big players.

But there’s more to it than that. The county boasts a rich history, from the Oregon Trail days to the railroad boom. I-80 cuts right through. Finally, if you’re into bird watching, try to check out the spring sandhill crane migration at one of its wildlife areas.

CategoryDetails
County NameDawson County
County SeatLexington
PopulationApproximately 23,800
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesLexington, Gothenburg, Cozad, Overton, Eddyville, Sumner
Interstates and HighwaysI-80, US 30, NE 21
FIPS Code31-047
Total Area (Land and Water)1,019 square miles (Land: 1,013 sq mi, Water: 6 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Buffalo County (East), Phelps County (Southeast), Gosper County (South), Frontier County (Southwest), Lincoln County (West), Custer County (North)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8689° N, 99.8200° W
EtymologyNamed after Jacob Dawson, first postmaster for Lincoln
Major LandmarksHeartland Museum of Military Vehicles, Johnson Lake, Gothenburg Pony Express Station
WebsiteDawson County Website

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