Nebraska Highway 66
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Nebraska Highway 66 is a highway in central and eastern Nebraska
. It is a discontinuous highway with four segments heading in a west-to-east direction. The first segment begins at Nebraska Highway 14
south of Central City
and ends at U.S. Highway 81 south of Stromsburg
. The second segment begins at Nebraska Highway 15
west of Dwight
and ends at Nebraska Highway 79
in Valparaiso
. The third segment begins at U.S. Highway 77 south of Wahoo
and ends at Main Street in Louisville
. The fourth and final segment begins at the intersection with Walnut Street and Koop Avenue in Louisville, and ends at U.S. Highway 34 and U.S. Highway 75 west of Plattsmouth
.
south of Central City
. It heads eastward through farmland, passing through Hordville
and Polk
along the way. South of Stromsburg
, it meets US 81 where the segment terminates. The next segment begins about 26 miles (41.8 km) to the east of this point.
west of Dwight
. It continues in an eastward direction through farmland before ending at NE 79
in Valparaiso
. The next segment picks up just over 15 miles (24.1 km) to the east of Valparaiso.
. It again continues eastward and to the southeast into farmland, passing near the communities of Ithaca
and Memphis
. To the southeast, it enters Ashland
where the highway will intersect with US 6. Continuing to the southeast, NE 66 intersects I-80
at exit 426. The highway continues eastward, passing through South Bend
and heading to the southeast. Southwest of Louisville
, the route intersects with NE 50 and runs concurrently northward with it for just over a mile. Upon entering Louisville, NE 66 splits off to the east. At Main Street in Louisville, this segment ends only to resume 0.13 mile (0.2092142 km) to the east.
. At this point, the segment terminates and the highway ends.
. On that day, this segment was renumbered to the present designation of NE 66.
.
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. It is a discontinuous highway with four segments heading in a west-to-east direction. The first segment begins at Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 14 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border southwest of Superior and a northern terminus east of Niobrara at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
south of Central City
Central City, Nebraska
Central City is a city in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,998 at the 2000 census...
and ends at U.S. Highway 81 south of Stromsburg
Stromsburg, Nebraska
Stromsburg is a city in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,232 at the 2000 census.- History :Stromsburg was settled early in Nebraska history. A group of Swedish settlers coming from the town of Ockelbo arrived in the 1860s after several years in Illinois. This group had a...
. The second segment begins at Nebraska Highway 15
Nebraska Highway 15
Nebraska Highway 15 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border south of Fairbury and a northern terminus northeast of Maskell at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
west of Dwight
Dwight, Nebraska
Dwight is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dwight is located at ....
and ends at Nebraska Highway 79
Nebraska Highway 79
Nebraska Highway 79 is a highway in eastern Nebraska. It is a north–south highway which has a length of . The southern terminus of Highway 79 is northwest of Lincoln near Lincoln Airport at U.S. Highway 34. The northern terminus of Highway 79 is in Snyder.-Route description:Nebraska...
in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Nebraska
Valparaiso is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 563 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Valparaiso is located at ....
. The third segment begins at U.S. Highway 77 south of Wahoo
Wahoo, Nebraska
Wahoo is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,508 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Saunders County.-History:Wahoo was founded in 1870...
and ends at Main Street in Louisville
Louisville, Nebraska
Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,046 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Louisville is located at ....
. The fourth and final segment begins at the intersection with Walnut Street and Koop Avenue in Louisville, and ends at U.S. Highway 34 and U.S. Highway 75 west of Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Plattsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States, which was founded in 1855. The population was 6,887 at the 2000 census.-History:...
.
First segment
Nebraska Highway 66 begins at an intersection with NE 14Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 14 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border southwest of Superior and a northern terminus east of Niobrara at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
south of Central City
Central City, Nebraska
Central City is a city in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,998 at the 2000 census...
. It heads eastward through farmland, passing through Hordville
Hordville, Nebraska
Hordville is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 150 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hordville is located at ....
and Polk
Polk, Nebraska
Polk is a village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 322 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Polk is located at ....
along the way. South of Stromsburg
Stromsburg, Nebraska
Stromsburg is a city in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,232 at the 2000 census.- History :Stromsburg was settled early in Nebraska history. A group of Swedish settlers coming from the town of Ockelbo arrived in the 1860s after several years in Illinois. This group had a...
, it meets US 81 where the segment terminates. The next segment begins about 26 miles (41.8 km) to the east of this point.
Second segment
The second segment of Nebraska Highway 66 begins at NE 15Nebraska Highway 15
Nebraska Highway 15 is a highway in Nebraska. It has a southern terminus at the Kansas border south of Fairbury and a northern terminus northeast of Maskell at the South Dakota border.-Route description:...
west of Dwight
Dwight, Nebraska
Dwight is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dwight is located at ....
. It continues in an eastward direction through farmland before ending at NE 79
Nebraska Highway 79
Nebraska Highway 79 is a highway in eastern Nebraska. It is a north–south highway which has a length of . The southern terminus of Highway 79 is northwest of Lincoln near Lincoln Airport at U.S. Highway 34. The northern terminus of Highway 79 is in Snyder.-Route description:Nebraska...
in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Nebraska
Valparaiso is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 563 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Valparaiso is located at ....
. The next segment picks up just over 15 miles (24.1 km) to the east of Valparaiso.
Third segment
The third segment of NE 66 starts at an intersection with US 77 south of WahooWahoo, Nebraska
Wahoo is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,508 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Saunders County.-History:Wahoo was founded in 1870...
. It again continues eastward and to the southeast into farmland, passing near the communities of Ithaca
Ithaca, Nebraska
Ithaca is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census. Even though a small village, Ithaca has attracted several notable residents to the surrounding area...
and Memphis
Memphis, Nebraska
Memphis is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Memphis is located at ....
. To the southeast, it enters Ashland
Ashland, Nebraska
Ashland is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,262 at the 2000 census.- History :Ashland is located at the site of a low-water limestone ledge along the bottom of Salt Creek, an otherwise mud-bottomed stream that was a formidable obstacle for wagon trains on the...
where the highway will intersect with US 6. Continuing to the southeast, NE 66 intersects I-80
Interstate 80 in Nebraska
In the U.S. state of Nebraska, Interstate 80 runs west from Omaha to the Wyoming state border, ultimately terminating in San Francisco, California. When it completed construction of the stretch of Interstate 80 spanning the state on October 19, 1974, Nebraska was the first state in the nation to...
at exit 426. The highway continues eastward, passing through South Bend
South Bend, Nebraska
South Bend is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 86 at the 2000 census. As you approach the town on Nebraska Highway 66, a sign announces "South Bend Next 4 Exits"--a reference to the four streets that lead in from the highway. The main landmark is a pedestrian...
and heading to the southeast. Southwest of Louisville
Louisville, Nebraska
Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,046 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Louisville is located at ....
, the route intersects with NE 50 and runs concurrently northward with it for just over a mile. Upon entering Louisville, NE 66 splits off to the east. At Main Street in Louisville, this segment ends only to resume 0.13 mile (0.2092142 km) to the east.
Fourth segment
Still in Louisville, the final segment of NE 66 starts at the intersection with Koop Avenue and Walnut Street. It continues eastward, exiting Louisville and entering farmland. Further to the east, the highway intersects with US 34 and US 75 just west of PlattsmouthPlattsmouth, Nebraska
Plattsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States, which was founded in 1855. The population was 6,887 at the 2000 census.-History:...
. At this point, the segment terminates and the highway ends.
History
Prior to October 24, 2005, the segment of Nebraska Highway 66 between U.S. Highway 77 south of Wahoo and U.S. Highway 6 in Ashland was designated as Nebraska Highway 63Nebraska Highway 63
Nebraska Highway 63 is a highway in eastern Nebraska. It is a north–south highway with a length of . Its southern terminus is at U.S. Highway 34 east of Eagle. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Highway 6 southwest of Ashland.-Route description:...
. On that day, this segment was renumbered to the present designation of NE 66.
First segment
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hamilton County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,403 people, 3,503 households, and 2,676 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 3,850 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile... |
0.00 | Western terminus of first segment | ||
| Polk Polk County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 5,639 people, 2,259 households, and 1,570 families residing in the county. The population density was 5/km² . There were 2,717 housing units at an average density of 2/km²... |
21.01 | Eastern terminus of first segment |
Second segment
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Butler County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 8,767 people, 3,426 households, and 2,350 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile . There were 3,901 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile... |
47.01 | Western terminus of second segment | ||
| Dwight Dwight, Nebraska Dwight is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dwight is located at .... |
51.00 | |||
| Saunders Saunders County, Nebraska -History:Saunders County was established by an 1856 act of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature; its boundaries were redefined in 1858. The county was originally named after John C... |
Valparaiso Valparaiso, Nebraska Valparaiso is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 563 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Valparaiso is located at .... |
61.04 | Eastern terminus of second segment |
Third segment
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Saunders County, Nebraska -History:Saunders County was established by an 1856 act of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature; its boundaries were redefined in 1858. The county was originally named after John C... |
76.24 | Western terminus of third segment | ||
| Ithaca Ithaca, Nebraska Ithaca is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census. Even though a small village, Ithaca has attracted several notable residents to the surrounding area... |
81.17 | |||
| Memphis Memphis, Nebraska Memphis is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Memphis is located at .... |
90.35 | |||
| Ashland Ashland, Nebraska Ashland is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,262 at the 2000 census.- History :Ashland is located at the site of a low-water limestone ledge along the bottom of Salt Creek, an otherwise mud-bottomed stream that was a formidable obstacle for wagon trains on the... |
97.58 | |||
| Cass Cass County, Nebraska -Other Geographical notes:Due to its proximity to Cass County, Iowa, and because both of those counties receive most of their broadcasts from Omaha, Nebraska, references to 'Cass County' must be frequently disambiguated, or result in confusion.-Demographics:... |
101.44 | I-80 exit 426 | ||
| Louisville Louisville, Nebraska Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,046 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Louisville is located at .... |
110.05 | West end of NE 50 overlap | ||
| 111.40 | East end of NE 50 overlap | |||
| 111.75 | Main Street | Eastern terminus of third segment |
Fourth segment
The entire route is in Cass CountyCass County, Nebraska
-Other Geographical notes:Due to its proximity to Cass County, Iowa, and because both of those counties receive most of their broadcasts from Omaha, Nebraska, references to 'Cass County' must be frequently disambiguated, or result in confusion.-Demographics:...
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| Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Louisville, Nebraska Louisville is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,046 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Louisville is located at .... |
111.88 | Walnut Street | Western terminus of fourth segment |
| Cedar Creek Cedar Creek, Nebraska Cedar Creek is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 396 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cedar Creek is located at .... |
115.44 | ||
| Plattsmouth Plattsmouth, Nebraska Plattsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States, which was founded in 1855. The population was 6,887 at the 2000 census.-History:... |
125.05 | Eastern terminus of fourth segment |