Gordon, Nebraska
Gordon is a city of 1,721 people in Sheridan County, Nebraska, founded in 1885.
Why visit Gordon
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Gordon Theater, Lee and Gottliebe Fritz House and Wayland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gordon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gordon
Gordon is a city in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. As of the 2020 census, Gordon had a population of 1,504.
From the Wikipedia article Gordon, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Lee and Gottliebe Fritz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Nebraska, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Gordon was incorporated as a village in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John Gordon, a pioneer settler. Gordon was incorporated in November 1885.
From the History section of Gordon, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
151 North Willow Street, Gordon
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.5 mi
901 North Spruce Street, Gordon
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Gordon
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 13°F | 0.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 15°F | 0.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 23°F | 1.2 in | 8.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 31°F | 2.2 in | 7.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 58°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 56°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 34°F | 1.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 22°F | 0.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 14°F | 0.5 in | 6.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gordon 6N (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sheridan County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-06: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-08-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Winter Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Rushville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Pine Ridge 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Wounded Knee 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Hay Springs 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Manderson-White Horse Creek 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Porcupine 33 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Martin 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Allen 36 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Oglala 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Chadron 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gordon, Nebraska downtown 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8246, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8250, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8239, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8237, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8229, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8242, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- 2022 June06 TORUS Gordon Neb-8175, NOAA NSSL, CC BY 2.0
- Lee and Gottliebe Fritz house from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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