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Garfield County is the home of Nebraska's largest outdoor rodeo, and Calamus Dam. The first newspaper was the Burwell Bell in 1885. Burwell remained a village until 1947, when it became a city.
Garfield County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 1,813. [1] Its county seat is Burwell. [2] The county was organized in 1884; it was named for James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States. [3]
Burwell is a city in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,210 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Garfield County. [4]
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By The Explore Nebraska History team. In 1872, settlement pioneered by Charles H. Jones in what is now Garfield County, followed the North Loup River northwestward to its junction with the Calamus River. In 1875, the post office serving the area near the confluence of the rivers was named The Forks.
Garfield County. Garfield County is located south of Holt County in central Nebraska. Burwell, population 1,200, is its largest town and county seat. It’s located about 86 miles north of Kearney. The county is named after former U.S. President James Garfield.
This web site contains information about County programs, services, departments and offices, as well as helpful information on commonly asked questions. We encourage you to use this site frequently to access agendas and minutes of the Board of County Commissioners.
