Bradshaw is a village in York County, Nebraska, United States.

Bradshaw was platted in 1879 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.

[4][5] Bradshaw was the maiden name of the wife of the original owner of the town site.

[6] In 1890, a tornado struck Bradshaw, killing twelve people and doing great damage.

[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.

25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.