Keya Paha County

proper noun

One of 93 counties in Nebraska, United States. County seat: Springview.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. One of 93 counties in Nebraska, United States. County seat: Springview.

Origin

From the Dakota language, meaning "Turtle Hill" (Turtle Butte), which gave its name to the Keya Paha River and the county.

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Keya Paha County. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Keya%20Paha%20County

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“Keya Paha County.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Keya%20Paha%20County. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Keya Paha County,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Keya%20Paha%20County.

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