Beatrice, NE Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
222.8 mi
O'Neill, NE
Quickest Drive
3h 48m
Cozad, NE
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Beatrice, NE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,233
Median Income
$54,583
Median Home Value
$152,900
Median Age
43.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Beatrice, NE at a Glance
Founded
1859
Elevation
1,286 ft
Area
9 mi²
Notable People from Beatrice, NE
A sampling of people born in Beatrice, NE.
Oliver Kirk
1884–1960
American boxer (1884–1960)
Gene L. Coon
1924–1973
American screenwriter, TV producer and novelist, best known for his work on Star Trek (1924–1973)
Janet Shaw
1919–2001
American actress (1919-2001)
Kevin Meyer
1956
American politician
Weldon Kees
1914–1955
American artist (1914-1955)
John P. Fulton
1902–1966
Special effects designer (1902–1966)
Cam Jurgens
1999
American football center
Ben Plucknett
1954–2002
American discus thrower (1954–2002)
Maude Wayne
1890–1983
American actress (1890-1983)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Beatrice, NE.
Gage County Courthouse
courthouse in Nebraska, United States
Beatrice City Library
historic library in Nebraska, USA
Beatrice Municipal Auditorium
auditorium in Beatrice, United States of America
J. Schmuck Block
Notable building of Beatrice, Nebraska, built in 1887
Beatrice Chautauqua Pavilion
historic structure in Beatrice, Nebraska, USA
Christ Church Episcopal
church building in Beatrice, Nebraska, United States
Paddock Hotel
hotel building in Beatrice, Nebraska
Samuel D. Kilpatrick House
house in Beatrice, Nebraska
City data from Wikidata (Q813247), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Beatrice, NE
Beatrice is a city in Eastern Nebraska. A small city of about 12,000, it serves as the seat of Gage County.
1 Homestead National Monument, 8523 W. State Hwy. 4 (On Interstate I-80 near Lincoln, take exit 397 south onto the Homestead Expressway Highway 77, proceed south to Beatrice), ☏ +1 402-223-3514. Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) The visitor center and buildings are open daily from 8:30AM to 5PM Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons (Labor Day to Memorial Day). This monument is dedicated to the 1862 Homestead Act allowing settlers to free land in the American west provided that they maintain and improve the land. The monument was built at the first personal claim under the Homestead Act near Beatrice, Nebraska. The site offers interpretive exhibits, a tall-grass prairie and a new heritage center dedicated to the history of the Homestead Act. Free.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 4005 N 6th St, ☏ +1 402 228-7000.
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