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Nebraska Counties
There is ninety-three counties in state of Nebraska. Despite the fact that Sarpy County contained the oldest settlement in the state, it was one of the last lands along the river to be recognized by law. Finally, on February 1, 1857, the land "where the cities meet the country" was officially created.Logan County, Nebraska
Logan County Education, Geography, and History
Logan County is a county located in the state of Nebraska. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 763. Its county seat is
Stapleton.
Logan County is part of the North Platte, NE Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Etymology - Origin of Logan County Name
Logan County, located on the southern fringe of the Sandhills, is named in honor of Gen. John A. Logan.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts
Logan County History
The boundaries of Logan County were
established by the Legislature on Feb. 24, 1885. But it would not be until 45
years to that day that Stapleton would become the county seat.
In the early days following its organization, a site near the eastern boundary
with Custer County was slated to be the seat of Logan County's government.
Several other precincts also were anxious to hold this honor. The precincts
decided to join forces and start a new settlement by the name of Union, with the
intent being that it would become the county seat. Jim Gandy of Broken Bow heard
of this effort and informed organizers that if they would agree to name the town
after him, he would move there and bring with him other businessmen. Since Gandy
possessed the capital that was needed, the organizers quickly agreed. The town
was chosen as the county seat on July 25, 1885, and Gandy the businessman
proceeded to build a courthouse. Gandy the town would serve as the county seat
for the next 45 years.
When the Union Pacific Railroad began work in 1911 on a branch line that would
run through Logan County, a townsite company was chosen to locate towns along
the new route. Gandy was bypassed and instead a town named Stapleton was laid
out at the railroad's terminus. Stapleton was located just 3? miles west of
Gandy. As Stapleton began serving a large trade area, two banks, a drug store
and several other businesses relocated from Gandy to the rapidly developing new
town.
The residents of Stapleton began to promote their town to become the county
seat. It took 18 years before a special election was held on May 2, 1929, and
their dream became reality. After a court challenge, Stapleton finally became
the county seat on Feb. 24, 1930.
Logan County, located on the southern fringe of the Sandhills, is named in honor
of Gen. John A. Logan. Many of its early settlers were Civil War veterans who
would develop the county with ranches and farms, the same industries that
support the area today.
Geography: Land and Water
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 571 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km2) is
land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (0.08%) is water.
Neighboring Counties
Bordering counties are as follows:
- Thomas County - north
- Blaine County - northeast
- Custer County - east
- Lincoln County - south
- McPherson County - west
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