Thurston County Map, Nebraska
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Thurston County, Nebraska
Thurston County sits up in northeast Nebraska, right along the Iowa border. Pender is the county seat but Winnebago is the biggest town.
The county’s unique in Nebraska. It’s mostly reservation land. Home to the Omaha and Winnebago tribes. Farming’s still a big deal here. But there’s a casino too that brings in some tourism.
The Missouri River forms the eastern border, which makes for some pretty views. It’s a place where cultures mix. Native American, white, Hispanic. All in all, this creates an interesting vibe.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Thurston County |
| County Seat | Pender |
| Population | Approximately 7,400 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Pender, Walthill, Winnebago, Macy, Rosalie |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 75, Nebraska Highway 94 |
| FIPS Code | 31-173 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 396 square miles (394 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dakota County (North), Woodbury County, Iowa (Northeast), Monona County, Iowa (East), Burt County (Southeast), Cuming County (Southwest), Wayne County (West), Dixon County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 42.1848° N, 96.6923° W |
| Etymology | Named after John M. Thurston, a U.S. Senator from Nebraska |
| Major Landmarks | Blackbird Hill, John G. Neihardt State Historic Site |
| Website | Thurston County Website |
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