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About Nelson, NE

Nelson, a farming town of 487 people, sits at the intersection of Highways 14 and 4 in south-central Nebraska's Nuckolls County. Most visitors arrive via Highway 14 from Superior to the north or use Highway 4 for east-west access. The 1889 Nuckolls County Courthouse dominates the town square as both the seat of government and Nelson's most distinctive landmark.

Where is Nelson, NE on the map?

Nelson, NE is in United States, at 40.201, -98.069 - about 16 km north-west of Nora, NE.

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The closest airport to Nelson, NE is Central Nebraska Regional Airport, 118 km (about 1 h 30 min by car).

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