Concord Nebraska 68728

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Concord, Nebraska

Concord is a village in southwestern Dixon County, Nebraska, situated in the rolling agricultural hills where Dixon County meets Wayne County. With a population of approximately 149, Concord is a small farming community along the US-20 corridor, serving as a quiet rural waypoint between the larger regional centers of Wayne to the south and Wakefield to the west.

The village sits in the gently undulating terrain characteristic of this part of northeast Nebraska, where grain farming and livestock operations have defined the landscape and economy for over a century. Concord's location on US-20 gives it direct access to the major east-west highway that connects Sioux City to the Panhandle.

History

Concord developed as a small railroad and agricultural service town in the late 19th century. Its name, like many Nebraska place names, reflects the optimistic civic language of the era — invoking harmony and agreement among the founding settlers. The village served as a local trading center for surrounding farms through much of the 20th century.

As agricultural consolidation reshaped rural Nebraska in the latter half of the 20th century, Concord's commercial activity diminished while its residential character as a farming community endured. Today it represents the quiet, resilient character of small-town agricultural Nebraska.

Location & Access

• County: Dixon County
• Region: Northeast Nebraska
• Primary Highway: US-20
• ZIP Code: 68728
• Population: ~149 (2020)
• Designation: Village

Adjacent Counties

Cedar County (north/west) · Wayne County (south) · Thurston County (east)

Nearby Towns

Wakefield (8 mi W) · Wayne (12 mi S) · Allen (10 mi NE) · Emerson (18 mi NE) · Dixon (12 mi NE)

Points of Interest

Concord's primary draw is its agricultural heritage and its position on the US-20 corridor. The surrounding countryside offers a glimpse of traditional northeast Nebraska farm culture, with grain elevators and farmsteads marking the landscape. Wayne State College in Wayne (~12 miles south) brings a university-town energy to the broader region. Ponca State Park (~40 miles northeast) and the Missouri National Recreational River are the region's premier outdoor destinations.

Education

Concord-area students are served by regional school districts. Wayne State College (Wayne, ~12 miles south) is the nearest four-year institution. Northeast Community College (Norfolk, ~35 miles west) provides two-year and vocational programs. The broader region is served by rural K-12 districts that have consolidated over recent decades.

Health

Concord residents access health services at clinics in Wayne (~12 miles south), including Providence Medical Center, a regional hospital serving much of northeast Nebraska. Northeast Nebraska Medical Center in Wayne provides inpatient and emergency services for the surrounding area.

Concord, Nebraska (68728)

Concord is a small farming village in southwestern Dixon County along US-20, situated between Wakefield and the Wayne County line, with approximately 149 residents in a quiet agricultural setting.

ZIP: 68728 | Pop: ~149 | Highway: US-20 | Designation: Village, Dixon County

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Adjacent Counties: Cedar (N/W) · Wayne (S) · Thurston (E)

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