Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Beaver Crossing is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States.

Beaver Crossing was platted in 1875 in anticipation of the building of the railroad which, to the town's dismay, would not arrive until 1887.

[4] It was named from a nearby crossing of the Overland Trail over Beaver Creek.

[5] On May 11, 2014, a powerful EF3 tornado struck Beaver Crossing, damaging virtually every structure.

There were 187 housing units at an average density of 283.3 per square mile (109.4/km2).

26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Map of Nebraska highlighting Seward County