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Pierce, Nebraska — County Seat of Pierce County

Pierce is the county seat of Pierce County, Nebraska, a small city of approximately 1,857 residents situated at the intersection of Nebraska Highways 98 and 13 in the heart of northeast Nebraska. As the county seat, Pierce is the governmental and commercial center of the county, hosting the Pierce County Courthouse, local businesses, schools, and community services.

Located in the rolling agricultural landscape of northeast Nebraska, Pierce serves as a hub for the surrounding farming communities. The city offers a range of services — from local retail and dining to healthcare and education — that support residents throughout Pierce County and the adjoining region.

History

Pierce was founded in 1871 and named after Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States. The city was established as the county seat when Pierce County was organized, and has served in that role ever since. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century fueled growth and cemented Pierce's role as the commercial center of the county.

Pierce has a rich community heritage, with the Pierce County Courthouse standing as a landmark of the city's civic identity. Over more than 150 years, Pierce has evolved from a frontier county seat into a stable, connected small city that continues to serve the agricultural heartland of northeast Nebraska.

Location

• County: Pierce County (county seat)
• Region: Northeast Nebraska
• ZIP Code: 68767
• Population: ~1,857 (2020 census)
• Highways: NE-98, NE-13
• Designation: City, County Seat

Adjacent Counties

Antelope (west) | Knox (north) | Madison (south) | Wayne (east) | Stanton (southeast)

Nearby Towns in Pierce County

Plainview (~18 mi west on US-20, NE-98) | Osmond (~15 mi west) | Hadar (~15 mi south) | McLean (~8 mi west) | Foster (~8 mi north) | Breslau (~12 mi west)

NE-98 and NE-13 Corridors

Pierce sits at the crossroads of two important state highways. NE-98 runs east-west through the county, connecting Pierce with Plainview to the west and Wayne County to the east. NE-13 runs north-south, connecting Pierce with Foster to the north and Hadar and Norfolk to the south.

NE-98 West: McLean | Breslau | Osmond | Plainview (US-20)

NE-98 East: toward Wayne County

NE-13 North: Foster | Niobrara area

NE-13 South: Hadar | Norfolk (Madison County)

Points of Interest

Pierce County Courthouse (historic civic landmark) | Pierce Community Schools | Local parks and recreational areas | Access to Willow Creek State Recreation Area | Pierce County Fairgrounds

Education and Health

Schools: Pierce Community Schools (K-12) serves Pierce and surrounding area.
Health: Antelope Memorial Hospital (Neligh) and Faith Regional Health Services (Norfolk) are the primary regional facilities. Local Pierce County clinics serve the community.
Higher Education: Northeast Community College (Norfolk) is the nearest community college.

Pierce, Nebraska (68767)

Pierce is the county seat of Pierce County, Nebraska, a small city of ~1,857 residents at the crossroads of NE-98 and NE-13 in northeast Nebraska. The governmental and commercial hub of the county.

ZIP: 68767 | Pop: ~1,857 | Highways: NE-98, NE-13 | City, County Seat

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Adjacent Counties: Antelope (W) | Knox (N) | Madison (S) | Wayne (E) | Stanton (SE)

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