Description
Located in western Nebraska, approximately 161 km (100 mi) ESE of the community of Scottsbluff; County Seat: Aurthur.
History
Named in honor of Chester Alan Arthur (1829-1886), 21st President of the United States from 1881-1885. Arthur County was established 31 March 1887. (US-T131/1960/NE Placenames,p16)