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Jefferson County was founded on the 26th of January 1856, and its governing structure was organized in 1864. It was named after Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States. It lies on the south line of Nebraska. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of Kansas. The terrain of Jefferson county consists of low rolling hills, whose leveled tops are largely used for agriculture. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 570 square miles is land and 5.5 square miles is water. Learn More
Our Offices
Jefferson County operates under 16 separate offices. View the duties of each office and the main contact information.
Assessor
Jefferson County
Mary Banahan
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6833
Attorney
Jefferson County
Joseph Casson
422 E Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6813
Clerk of the County Court
Jefferson County
Mandy Klipp, Clerk Magistrate
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6801
Clerk of the District Court
Jefferson County
Shawna Taylor
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6807
Clerk
Jefferson County
Kristina Riggle
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6818
Sheriff
Jefferson County
Nicholas Georgi
606 3rd Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2284
Emergency Manager
Jefferson County
John McKee
313 South K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-3602
Extension Office
Jefferson County
517 F Street
Fairbury, NE 68352-2432
(402) 729-3487
Highway Superintendent
Jefferson County
1415 A Street
P.O. Box 394
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6373
Register of Deeds
Jefferson County
Kristina Riggle
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6819
Treasurer
Jefferson County
Leroy Bast
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6827
Veterans Services Officer
Jefferson County
Don Cook
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6839
Weed Superintendent
Jefferson County
John McKee
313 South K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-3602
Zoning Administrator
Jefferson County
John McKee
313 South K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-3602
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