Alliance (Nebraska)

Alliance is a city in the Nebraska Panhandle with a population of 8,100 in 2019.

Understand
In 1888, the settlement that would become Alliance was established. Settlers from further east took advantage of the Homestead Act of 1862 to acquire large amounts of land for use. Originally called Grand Lake, the settlement quickly grew as land lots around the railroad were sold off to locals. By 1891, the town was renamed Alliance and had a population of 840, which would double by 1895.

The town is located in the high plains region of Nebraska. Vast, treeless prairie results in the area being windswept and experiencing severe weather frequently. Alliance is also within the Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7), so if arriving from the east, be sure to set your clock accordingly.

By car
Alliance sits at the intersection of US-385 and NE-2. The nearest interstate is I-80, located 79 miles south of the town. Highway US-26 is 37 miles south and Highway US-20 is 45 miles north of the town.

By plane
A regional airport is located near the town, receiving flights from Denver International.



Get around
The town is laid out in a grid pattern. Numbered streets go east-west, increasing the further north they are. 1st St is located next to the train yard. Named streets go north-south and are called avenues. There are a number of one-way roads in the city, so make sure to look at the signs before turning. The intersection of Box Butte Ave and E 3rd St is considered the downtown region.

Sleep
Considering its size and location, Alliance has several decent lodging options available, both in and around the city.