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About Thurston, NE

Thurston is a tiny county seat in northeastern Nebraska, about 20 miles south of Sioux City via Highway 75 and local roads. Despite having only 100 residents, it houses the historic 1889 Thurston County Courthouse, a striking red brick Victorian building that serves as the town's centerpiece.

Where is Thurston, NE on the map?

Thurston, NE is in United States, at 42.175, -96.702 - about 11 km north of Pender, NE.

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The closest airport to Thurston, NE is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, 62 km (about 50 min by car).

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