Holt County Map, Nebraska
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Holt County, Nebraska
Holt County is up in north-central Nebraska. It’s bigger than Rhode Island, if you can believe it. It’s actually double its size, in fact.
The Niobrara River runs along its northern border. O’Neill, the county seat, calls itself the Irish Capital of Nebraska. They paint a big green shamrock right on the main street.
Ranching is big business here. The Sand Hills take up a good chunk of the county. It’s a unique landscape. Basically, it’s grass-covered dunes as far as the eye can see. Folks here are friendly, but they value their space. It’s the kind of place where a handshake still means something.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Holt County |
| County Seat | O’Neill |
| Population | Approximately 10,100 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | O’Neill, Atkinson, Stuart, Ewing, Page, Emmet, Chambers, Inman |
| Interstates and Highways | US 20, US 275, NE 11, NE 281 |
| FIPS Code | 31-089 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,418 square miles (Land: 2,412 sq mi, Water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Antelope County (East), Boyd County (North), Knox County (East), Wheeler County (South), Garfield County (South), Loup County (Southwest), Rock County (West), Keya Paha County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 42.4584° N, 98.6890° W |
| Etymology | Named after Joseph Holt, a U.S. politician and postmaster |
| Major Landmarks | Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, O’Neill City Park, Holt County Historical Museum |
| Website | Holt County Website |
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