Burwell, NE

united states

Burwell is a small ranching town in Nebraska's Sandhills, serving as the Garfield County seat with 848 residents. Highway 11 runs north-south through town, connecting to Ord 20 miles south, while Highway 96 provides east-west access. Most long-distance travelers route through Ord to reach Interstate 80. The town hosts Nebraska's Big Rodeo each summer, a tradition dating back to 1921.