Nebraska Historic Courthouses
Kearney County Court House
After a spirited disagreement the county seat was moved from Lowell to Minden, and a frame building was erected on this site in 1879. The cornerstone of the present building was laid July 17, 1906
Otoe County Courthouse
This two-story, Georgian brick structure is the oldest public building in the state of Nebraska still in use. The building was completed in 1865
Pawnee County Courthouse
With its location near the Missouri River, an important early transportation link, Pawnee was among the first counties in the state, having been organized in 1856. After two elections in 1856
Thomas County Courthouse
Following the establishment of Thomas County, Thedford became the county seat in 1887
Gosper County Courthouse
Gosper County was organized in 1873 with Daviesville the first county seat. The community retained that standing until 1884
Keya Paha County Courthouse
This building has supported the official business of Keya Paha County since is construction in 1914
Cedar County Courthouse
The Cedar County courthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1892 by area builder, Henry Stuckenhoff, at a cost of $19,999
Dixon County Courthouse - NHR
Built about 25 years after Dixon County was established, the Dixon County Courthouse was built in 1883-84 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dodge County Courthouse
Dodge County was established in 1856. Fontenelle was named temporary county seat, but Fremont won the county seat designation in 1860
Burt County Courthouse - NHR
Built in the Beaux Arts style the Burt County Courthouse was completed in 1917, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The four-story building measures 65 feet by 85
Johnson County Courthouse
Established in 1857, Johnson County is one of the earliest counties in Nebraska. Tecumseh, which was designated the county seat, was platted in 1856
York County Courthouse - NHR
York, Nebraska has been the county seat of York County since its organization in 1870. The
Gage County Courthouse
This limestone Richardson Romanesque structure with a clock tower was erected in 1890-1892
Nuckolls County Courthouse
With a population of 733, Nelson continues to serve as the county seat. The beautifully renovated 100-year-old courthouse stands on a hill overlooking the town. It was built in 1890
Richardson County Courthouse
The Richardson County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1925
Clay County Courthouse
The Clay County Courthouse was built in 1918, replacing a brick structure that was built in 1881. The courthouse stands in the center square of downtown Clay Center surrounded by 30
Saunders County Courthouse
In the early1900s the old courthouse building became inadequate which led to the construction of a new building. In 1903
Franklin County Courthouse
The Franklin County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1925
Webster County Courthouse
Built in 1914, the Webster County Courthouse is a recent addition to sites already listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Howard County Courthouse
Howard County was established in 1871, the same year St. Paul was established and named the first county seat. In 1877 the first courthouse was built. By 1912
Frontier County Courthouse
The first county courthouse was built of ash logs and was about 16 feet by 16
Phelps County Courthouse
The railroad offered a city block to the citizens of Holdrege if they would build a courthouse. The ambitious merchants promptly provided the funds and the cornerstone was dedicated on October 10, 188
Scotts Bluff County Courthouse
What is presently Scotts Bluff County was carved out of Cheyenne County in an 1888 election. The following year Gering won an election designating it as the county seat. In 1891
Kimball County Courthouse
Kimball County was created out of Cheyenne County in 1888. The centrally located city of Kimball has been the only county seat. County officials initially rented space for courthouse use. In 1893
Furnas County Courthouse
When Furnas County organized in late 1873, Beaver City was one of the voting places designated by Governor Robert Furnas, for whom the county was named.
Garden County Courthouse
Garden County Courthouse Listed in the National Register of Historical Places [GD03-003] Listed 1990/01/10 In an election held in 1909
