Description
Located in western Nebraska, 39 km (24 mi) northeast of the community of Scotts Bluff. County Seat: Alliance.
History
Named for the large box shaped feature located about 9.7 km 96 mi) north of Alliance. Formed from Dawes County and established on 2 November 1886 and named for a large rectangular butte situated near Alliance. (NE-T18/p20)