Jansen, NE
- Elevation
- 1,462 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Jansen is a quiet rural village in Jefferson County, sitting just a few minutes east of Fairbury. Founded in the late 1880s as a railroad stop named after a local sheep rancher, the community has kept its easygoing, small-town feel. Today, it offers a peaceful prairie setting where residents enjoy wide-open spaces while staying close to Fairbury for everyday errands and local public schools.
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