Holt County, Nebraska, United States
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- Holt County
- County
- Located in southwestern Nebraska, 64 km (40 mi) south-southwest of the community of North Platte; county seat: O'Neill.
- Named in honor of Kentucky native Joseph Holt (1807-94), who served as Postmaster General and Secretary of War in President James Buchanan's cabinet (1857-1861). Buchanan later served as judge advocate of the U S Army under President Abraham Lincoln. Holt County was established by law on January 9, 1862.
- 42.450003642° 27' 00.0"N-98.767035398° 46' 01.3"W
- 12,599
- 612 m
- 981344635
- Updated Apr 22, 2020