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Beatrice, Nebraska

This limestone Richardson Romanesque structure with a clock tower was erected in 1890-1892, and has served as the location for the administration of local government and institutions for Gage County for over 100 years. The building, a fine example of the County Capital Style, was listed on the National Register Historic of Places in 1990.

Visit the Board Room of the Gage County Courthouse and see the "Courthouse Art". These murals were painted by artist Dee Johnson of Oakland, Nebraska and represent the history and lifestyles of early Gage County.

When Laura Ingalls Wilder was making her move from south Dakota to Missouri, the Gage County Court House was mentioned in her diary on Sunday, August 5, 1894.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Centenary United Methodist

This impressive limestone church was erected in 1929

Beatrice, NE Historic Churches

Prairie Playground

Prairie Playground is located near the Beatrice YMCA. If you are visiting for a tournament, rest assured the younger tikes will be busy with Prairie Playground.

Beatrice, NE Fun Centers

Kilpatrick Mansion

The "Kilpatrick Mansion" is a two-and-one-half story brick dwelling constructed in 1904-5 in the Renaissance Revival style, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beatrice, NE Historic Homes

Chautaqua Tabernacle

The Chautauqua, which operated annual summer assemblies from 1889 until the 1920's, based on high moral standards and offered secular and religious

Beatrice, NE Historic Churches

Carnegie Building

The original Carnegie Library, built in 1902-3, is an outstanding example of the Beaux-Arts style, designed by architect, George A. Berlinghof, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beatrice, NE Carnegie Libraries

Things to do near Beatrice, NE

Kimmel Orchard

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