Pierce County Map, Nebraska

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Pierce County, Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska is home to Pierce County. It’s farm country through and through. Pierce, the county seat, is a small town with a big heart.
The North Fork Elkhorn River runs through here. The environment is rolling hills and grasslands. Actually, it’s not what most folks picture when they think of Nebraska.
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy. The population has been holding steady. That’s saying something in rural Nebraska. Pierce County offers a close-knit community with deep Nebraska roots.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Pierce County |
County Seat | Pierce |
Population | Approximately 7,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Hadar, Foster |
Interstates and Highways | US 81, NE 13, NE 121 |
FIPS Code | 31-139 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 575 square miles (Land: 573 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cedar County (Northeast), Wayne County (East), Stanton County (Southeast), Madison County (South), Antelope County (West), Knox County (North) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Nebraska |
Coordinates | 42.1986° N, 97.6097° W |
Etymology | Named after Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States |
Major Landmarks | Willow Creek State Recreation Area, Plainview Historical Museum, Pierce County Fairgrounds |
Website | Pierce County Website |
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