Where is Seward, Nebraska, USA?

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Where is Seward Located? - Seward is a city located in the Seward County of Nebraska, United States. Seward lies between 44.3799574 Degrees North latitudes and 108.0389895 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Seward, Nebraska

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Where is Seward?: The Google Map showing the location of Seward in the U.S. state of Nebraska.

Where is Seward Located?

Seward is a city located in the Seward County of Nebraska, United States. Seward lies between 44.3799574 Degrees North latitudes and 108.0389895 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Seward city is 7643 people and the city has a total area of 4.46 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Seward, Nebraska Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySeward
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
State CapitalLincoln
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude40.9069° N
Longitude97.0981° W
Elevation1,542 ft (470 m)
Land Area (sq mi)4.61
Water Area (sq mi)0.00
Total Area (sq mi)4.61
Population (2020 Census)7,643
Population Density (per sq mi)1,657.9
ZIP Codes68434
Area Code402
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code3144350
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Seward

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameSeward Municipal Airport; Lincoln Airport provides nearby commercial air service.
IATA CodeLNK for Lincoln Airport
PortNone
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 34, Nebraska Highway 15, and Nebraska Highway 55
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak passenger station is located in Seward. The nearest Amtrak service is available in Lincoln.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal transportation services and regional transit options connect Seward with nearby communities.
  • U.S. Highway 34 runs east-west through the region and connects Seward with Lincoln, York, and communities across southeastern Nebraska.
  • Nebraska Highway 15 runs north-south and provides connections between Seward, surrounding agricultural communities, and areas toward the Kansas border.
  • Nebraska Highway 55 provides local access around Seward and connects nearby rural areas.

Top Places to Visit in Seward, Nebraska

Landmark NameType
Jesse James Historical SiteHistoric Site
Nebraska National Guard MuseumMuseum
Seward County Historical MuseumMuseum
Freeman ParkPark
Blue Valley Golf CourseGolf Course
Seward BandshellHistoric Landmark
Concordia University NebraskaUniversity Campus
Seward County FairgroundsFairgrounds
Downtown SewardHistoric Downtown
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Sites NearbyNature Attraction

Driving Distances from Seward, Nebraska to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LincolnNebraska2430 min
YorkNebraska4345 min
CreteNebraska2530 min
BeatriceNebraska551 hr
ColumbusNebraska801 hr 20 min
FremontNebraska751 hr 15 min
Grand IslandNebraska951 hr 30 min
OmahaNebraska901 hr 30 min
KearneyNebraska1502 hr 15 min
HastingsNebraska1201 hr 50 min

Colleges and Universities in Seward, Nebraska

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Concordia University, NebraskaPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education and teacher preparation
Southeast Community College — Milford CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
University of Nebraska–LincolnPublicUniversityResearch and higher education programs
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional programs

Waterbodies in Seward, Nebraska

Blue River, Big Blue River, Plum Creek, Seward Creek

Golf Courses in Seward, Nebraska

Blue Valley Golf Course, Highlands Golf Course, Woodland Hills Golf Course

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Seward, Nebraska

Landmark NameType
Nebraska National Guard MuseumMuseum
Seward County Historical MuseumMuseum
Jesse James Historical SiteHistoric Site
Concordia University NebraskaUniversity Campus
Freeman ParkPark
Seward BandshellHistoric Landmark
Seward County FairgroundsFairgrounds
Downtown SewardHistoric Downtown
Blue Valley Golf CourseGolf Course
Big Blue RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Seward, Nebraska

Blue River, Big Blue River, Plum Creek, Seward Creek

Golf Courses in Seward, Nebraska

Blue Valley Golf Course, Highlands Golf Course, Woodland Hills Golf Course

Seward, Nebraska — Key Historical Facts

  • Seward was founded in 1868 and was named after William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who supported the purchase of Alaska.
  • The city became the county seat of Seward County and developed as a regional center for agriculture, trade, and government.
  • Seward was selected as Nebraska's official Fourth of July City because of its long tradition of Independence Day celebrations.
  • Concordia University Nebraska has been an important educational institution in Seward since its founding in 1894.
  • The arrival of railroads in the late 19th century helped Seward grow as a transportation and commercial center in southeastern Nebraska.

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