Hartington Nebraska Map

About Hartington, Nebraska

Hartington is a locality in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,621. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Hartington is located at 42.6225°N, 97.2645°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68739.

Hartington lies spread across the rolling plains of Cedar County, Nebraska, where the land itself seems to exhale an endless breath of sky. It lies 41.8 miles north of Norfolk, NE (from Norfolk, NE: bearing 11°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Coleridge. The terrain here is a study in patient curves, broad swells of farmland giving way to the gentler valleys carved by unseen tributaries of the Niobrara. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that promise only more of the same, a vast, sun-drenched canvas punctuated by the darker green of windbreaks and the occasional cluster of farmsteads. Evenings bring a peculiar stillness, a deepening of the blues and purples in the western sky that reflects the quietude of the land and its people. The roots of Hartington run deep into the rich soil, a testament to the pioneering spirit that first settled these prairies. Founded by German and Bohemian immigrants, the town retains a proud heritage, a legacy reflected in its well-preserved architecture and the enduring strength of its agricultural economy. Cattle ranching and crop farming remain the lifeblood, the steady rhythm of seasons dictating the pulse of daily life. The Cedar County Historical Museum, a modest but vital repository, whispers tales of the past, of the railroads that once thundered through and the hardy souls who built their lives on this open expanse. A distinctive feature of Hartington is the annual "Taste of the County" festival, a vibrant celebration of local produce and culinary traditions that draws visitors from across the region, underscoring the enduring connection between the people and the land that sustains them.

About This Hartington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hartington, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.622499, -97.264498. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hartington and Cedar County.

Detailed location data for Hartington includes the ZIP code (68739), telephone area code (402), county seat of Cedar County (Hartington), and school district assignment (Hartington Newcastle Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hartington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.