O'Neill, NE
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- 1,986 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located in north-central Nebraska, O'Neill is a welcoming community of around 3,600 that serves as the county seat of Holt County. Known throughout the region as Nebraska's official Irish Capital, the town wears its heritage proudly. Right in the heart of downtown at the intersection of Fourth and Douglas, you will find the world's largest permanent shamrock painted right on the pavement, which gets a fresh coat of green every spring for a legendary St. Patrick's Day celebration that brings the whole area together.
Day-to-day life here blends rich agricultural roots with a close-knit neighborhood feel and popular annual traditions like July's Summerfest. Families settling in town can choose between O'Neill Public Schools and St. Mary's Catholic School, both of which are central to the community. Between convenient county services, dependable local healthcare, and a relaxed pace, O'Neill offers an easygoing lifestyle where newcomers quickly feel at home.
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