Sheridan County Map, Nebraska
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Sheridan County, Nebraska
Sheridan County is way up in northwest Nebraska. It’s part of the Sandhills region. Gordon’s the biggest town, but Rushville is the county seat.
Ranching is a big deal here. Cattle outnumber people. The landscape’s all rolling hills and grasslands. It’s beautiful, in a stark sort of way.
There’s a bunch of small lakes scattered around. It’s good for fishing, if that’s your thing. The population’s been shrinking for years. But those who stay? They love it here. It’s home.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sheridan County |
| County Seat | Rushville |
| Population | Approximately 5,100 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rushville, Gordon, Hay Springs, Whiteclay, Lakeside, and Ellsworth |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 20, Nebraska Highway 2, Nebraska Highway 87 |
| FIPS Code | 31-161 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,470 square miles (2,441 sq mi land, 29 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota (North), Cherry County (East), Grant County (Southeast), Garden County (South), Morrill County (Southwest), Dawes County (West), Box Butte County (West) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 42.5485° N, 102.4432° W |
| Etymology | Named after General Philip Sheridan, a Union general in the American Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Fort Robinson State Park, Pine Ridge National Recreation Area, Toadstool Geologic Park |
| Website | Sheridan County Website |
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