Lincoln, Nebraska is the capital city of the state and the county seat of Lancaster County.13 It was founded in 1856 as the village of Lancaster and became Nebraska's state capital in 1869. The Bertram G. Goodhue-designed state capitol building was completed in 1932 and is the nation's second-tallest capitol.3 Lincoln is known for its friendliness, safe neighborhoods, central location, cultural diversity, and reasonable cost of living.