Nelson, Nebraska

Nelson is a city and the county seat of Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States.[4] The population was 456 at the 2020 census.[2]

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Location of Nelson, Nebraska
Location of Nelson, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°12′7″N 98°4′0″W / 40.20194°N 98.06667°W / 40.20194; -98.06667Coordinates: 40°12′7″N 98°4′0″W / 40.20194°N 98.06667°W / 40.20194; -98.06667
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyNuckolls
Area
 • Total0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2)
 • Land0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,699 ft (518 m)
Population
 • Total456
 • Density558.82/sq mi (215.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68961
FIPS code31-33880
GNIS feature ID0831585[3]
Websitecityofnelson.com

The city was named for C. Nelson Wheeler, the original owner of the town site.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ ArcGIS REST Services DirectoryUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nelson city, Nebraska. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ US Board on Geographic Names (2007-10-25)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ↑ Find a CountyNational Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ↑ Profile for Nelson, NEePodunk. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  6. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L.. Nebraska Place-Names (1960)University of Nebraska Press. p. 107. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.