Wayne County Map, Nebraska
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Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne County sits in Northeast Nebraska. Wayne is the county seat. It’s also the biggest town. Wayne State College is here so it brings in young folks from all over.
The rest of the county’s mostly farmland. The Logan Creek Dredge runs through here. It’s really not much to look at, but it’s important for drainage.
The population’s holding steady and folks here are proud of their schools. The Blue Devils are a big deal. Wayne County is a place where community spirit and local pride run strong.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wayne County |
| County Seat | Wayne |
| Population | Approximately 9,700 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wayne, Carroll, Winside |
| Interstates and Highways | Nebraska Highway 15, Nebraska Highway 35 |
| FIPS Code | 31-179 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 443 square miles (443 sq mi land, 0 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dixon County (Northeast), Thurston County (East), Cuming County (Southeast), Stanton County (South), Madison County (Southwest), Pierce County (West), Cedar County (North) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 42.2484° N, 97.1083° W |
| Etymology | Named after Anthony Wayne, a U.S. Army officer and statesman |
| Major Landmarks | Wayne State College, Wayne County Museum |
| Website | Wayne County Website |
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