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Platte County, Nebraska

Platte County is in eastern Nebraska. Columbus, the county seat, is the heart of it all. The landscape is a mix of river valleys and rolling hills. Pretty, in that quiet Nebraska way.
The Platte River runs right through here and forms the southern boundary. In fact, it gives the county its name “Platte County”, actually.
Farming is big business. They grow the same crops as the rest of Nebraska. But there’s industry too, which keeps things interesting. Folks here are friendly, but they keep to themselves.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Platte County |
County Seat | Columbus |
Population | Approximately 34,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Columbus, Humphrey, Monroe, Platte Center, Tarnov, Duncan, Cornlea, Lindsay |
Interstates and Highways | US 30, US 81, NE 22, NE 91 |
FIPS Code | 31-141 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 685 square miles (Land: 678 sq mi, Water: 7 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Colfax County (East), Butler County (Southeast), Polk County (South), Merrick County (South), Nance County (Southwest), Boone County (West), Madison County (North), Stanton County (Northeast) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Nebraska |
Coordinates | 41.5706° N, 97.5240° W |
Etymology | Named after the Platte River, which runs through the county |
Major Landmarks | Pawnee Park, Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial, Platte County Museum |
Website | Platte County Website |
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