STANTON County was named after Edwin M. Stanton in 1867, when its present boundaries were defined. Before that time it had been known as Izard County, and it contained one row of precincts, which now form the western boundary of Cuming County. It is situated north of Platte and Colfax, east of Madison, south of Wayne, and west of Cuming Counties. It is one of the smallest counties in the State, containing only twelve precincts. The county was organized on January 23, 1867. The county seat is Stanton.
Stanton County, Nebraska's physical shaping was accomplished by Mother Nature. Recorded temperatures ranging between minus 41F and 107F; recorded rainfall measuring from 13.2 inches to 38.72 inches; recorded snowfalls ranging from a few inches to a "few" feet [the average is 30.6 inches] made interesting contrasts.
With the Elkhorn River and its contributories and the fact that the soil has a high moisture capacity, dry summers didn't cause great hardship on residents in the beginning of Euro settlement. Before Euro settlers began to move into the county, this area was resort to the Pawnee who followed ancient cultures who settled there. The Spanish probably visited the area for coins have been found here as well as herds of wild horses.
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Stanton County 1870 Census
Who's Who in Stanton County 1940
Stanton County Chapter in Andreas' History Of Nebraska
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State Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator
David Gochenour or Linda Ziemann
Thank you to Bill Oliver for his years of service! This county needs a new coordinator. If you would like to volunteer, please email the State Coordinator at the email address above.
