Welcome to Wellfleet ...
The village of Wellfleet is located in Lincoln County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Wellfleet, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1895.
When the people of Wellfleet refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Wellfleetians<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Wellfleet has a population of 78 people<3> (see below for details).
Wellfleet is 2,820 feet [860 m] above sea level.<4> In other words, the elevation of Wellfleet is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Wellfleet lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Wellfleet (for example, toward Elsie), you will leave Central Time and cross into the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT).
The area code for Wellfleet: (308)
The ZIP code for Wellfleet: 69170<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Wellfleet had an population of 78 people (or an increase of 2.63% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Wellfleet had a population of 78 people. This makes Wellfleet the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 78 people, the population of Wellfleet increased 2.63% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 76 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Wellfleet.
Communities Also Named Wellfleet ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Wellfleet - it's located in Massachusetts.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Wellfleet.
Communities near Wellfleet ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wellfleet.
- Curtis
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curtis
- Curtis is located in Frontier County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 875 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Curtis <6>
- Maywood
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maywood
- Maywood is located in Frontier County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 245 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maywood <6>
- Moorefield
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moorefield
- Moorefield is located in Frontier County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moorefield <6>
- Dickens
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickens have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dickens
- Dickens is located in Lincoln County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dickens <6>
- Somerset
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest) - Bignell
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bignell
- Bignell is located in Lincoln County
- Hayes Center
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayes Center have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes Center
- Hayes Center is located in Hayes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 200 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hayes Center <6>
- Stockville
(23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockville
- Stockville is located in Frontier County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stockville <6>
- Wallace
(23 miles [37 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
- Wallace is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wallace <6>
- Maxwell
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxwell have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxwell
- Maxwell is located in Lincoln County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 289 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maxwell <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Wellfleet. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wellfleet.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wellfleet. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wellfleet.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wellfleet. See our Newspapers Page for Wellfleet.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wellfleet ...
Looking for more information about Wellfleet? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Wellfleet, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Wellfleet.
Adding Wellfleet to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wellfleet in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Wellfleet was on a map titled Map of Nebraska (from Rand McNally, 1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Wellfleet.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wellfleet. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Lincoln County: www.co.lincoln.ne.us/
The official website for State of Nebraska: www.nebraska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Nebraska's counties, including Lincoln, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Wellfleet refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a village's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Wellfleet may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Wellfleet. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wellfleet - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Wellfleet). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wellfleet or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |