Mailing ZIP code: 68638
Fullerton, Nebraska is the county seat of Nance County, located along the Cedar River in east‑central Nebraska.
Fullerton serves as the primary commercial, civic, and service hub for Nance County, with a strong agricultural base, historic downtown district, and regional amenities.
Population
- 2020 Census: 1,244
- 2010 Census: 1,307
- 2026 Estimate: 1,260
Location
- County: Nance County
- Region: Northeast Region
- Nearby Towns:
Genoa (8 miles east),
Belgrade (10 miles northwest),
Cedar Rapids (18 miles north)
Adjacent Towns
- Genoa – 8 miles east
- Belgrade – 10 miles northwest
- Cedar Rapids – 18 miles north
Adjacent Counties
- Platte County (east)
- Merrick County (south)
- Boone County (north)
- Greeley County (west)
Points of Interest in and Around Fullerton
Outdoor & Recreation
- Cedar River recreation areas
- Fullerton City Park
- Nearby access to fishing, hunting, and rural trails
Cultural & Historical
- Historic Nance County Courthouse
- Downtown Fullerton commercial district
- Local museums and heritage displays
Extended Historical Background
Fullerton was founded in the 1870s and quickly became the county seat of Nance County.
Its location along the Cedar River made it a natural center for trade, agriculture, and transportation.
The arrival of the railroad strengthened Fullerton’s role as a regional hub, supporting farms and ranches across the Loup and Cedar River valleys.
Throughout the 20th century, Fullerton expanded its schools, businesses, and civic institutions, maintaining a strong local identity and serving as the administrative and commercial heart of Nance County.
Today, Fullerton remains a stable rural community with deep agricultural roots, a historic downtown, and essential services for the surrounding region.
Education
- Fullerton Public Schools serves the Fullerton area.
Health Resources
- Merrick Medical Center (Central City)
- Additional regional care in Columbus and Albion
Travel & Access
Fullerton is located along Nebraska Highways 14 and 22, providing access to Boone, Platte, and Merrick Counties.
Routes
- East to Genoa – 8 miles
- North to Cedar Rapids – 18 miles
- South to Central City – 20 miles
- Northwest to Belgrade – 10 miles
Directory
Navigate & Explore Fullerton
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Road Conditions: Nebraska 511 — 511.nebraska.gov
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Travel Corridor: NE-14 Corridor →
Fullerton Businesses & Places
41 listings in Fullerton.
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Eat & Drink (1)
Outdoors & Recreation (2)
- Broken Arrow Wilderness — Campgrounds & RV Parks
- Pawnee Hills Golf Course — Golf Course
Places to Visit (1)
- Nance County Historical Society/Fullerton Museum — History & Heritage Museums
Events & Venues (2)
- Nance County Fair — County Fair
- Nance County Fairgrounds — Fairground
Health & Emergency (2)
- Merrick Medical Center d/b/a Fullerton Medical Clinic — Medical Clinic
- Nance County Medical Clinic — Medical Clinic
Government & Resources (14)
- Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce — Chamber of Commerce
- Fullerton Post Office — Post Office
- Fullerton Public Library — Libraries
- Fullerton USDA Service Center — USDA Service Center (FSA/NRCS)
- Nance County Assessor — County Assessor
- Nance County Attorney's Office — County Attorney
- Nance County Clerk — County Clerk
- Nance County Court — County Court
- Nance County Courthouse — Court House
- Nance County Driver License Office — County Driver License
- Nance County Emergency Management — Emergency Management
- Nance County Sheriff — County Sheriff
- Nance County Treasurer — County Treasurer
- Nance County Weed Superintendent — County Weed Control
Community & Faith (6)
- Fullerton Community UMC/Presbyterian Church — Presbyterian Church
- Glenwood Cemetery — Cemeteries
- Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church — Lutheran Church
- Reflections Evangelical Church — Wesleyan Church
- Skeedee Cemetery — Cemeteries
- St. Peter Catholic Church Fullerton — Catholic Church
Education (4)
- Fullerton Elementary School — Elementary & Middle School
- Fullerton High School — High School
- Fullerton Public Schools — School District (K-12 / General)
- Nance County Extension — County Extension Office
Automotive (3)
- Keith Repair Inc — Auto Repair
- Red Coal Repair — Auto Repair
- Smith and Sons Repair — Auto Repair
Professional Services (2)
- Fullerton’s First National Insurance — Insurance
- Sullivan Agency — Insurance
Transportation (2)
- Nance County Transit Service — Public Transportation
- Nance Trans — Public Transportation
Utilities (1)
- City of Fullerton — Water Utility / District
Media (1)
- Nance County Journal — News Paper