Kimball County, Nebraska, United States

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Overview of Kimball County

Name:
Kimball County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Nebraska, United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in southwestern Nebraska, 64 km (40 mi) south of the community of Scotts Bluff; county seat: Kimball.
History (GNIS):
Kimball County was named for Thomas L Kimball (1831-1899), a vice president and general manager for the Union Pacific railroad. The county was formed from a portion of Cheyenne County on 6 November 1888. (US-T131/1960/NE Placenames, p87)
County Seat:
Kimball (Kimball Number 1 Precinct)
Coordinates:
Latitude:41.199981141° 11' 59.9"N

Longitude:-103.7171647103° 43' 01.8"W
Population:
4,108
Elevation:
1,509 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Morrill NE
- Cheyenne E
- Logan (Colorado) SE
- Weld (Colorado) SW
- Laramie (Wyoming) W
- Banner N
Histopolis Place ID:
948356869
Updated May 6, 2020