National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Nebraska facts for kids

Where Adams County is located in Nebraska

This page is a list of cool and important places in Adams County, Nebraska, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of the National Register as a special list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth saving because they tell important stories about history, architecture, or culture.

In Adams County, there are 21 places on this special list. There were also two places that used to be on the list but aren't anymore. You can see where many of these places are on a map if their exact location details are shared.

Historic Treasures in Adams County

Adams County is home to many amazing places that have been recognized for their historical importance. Let's explore some of them!

Cool Buildings and Homes

Many buildings in Hastings and Adams County have unique stories.

William Brach House

• William Brach House (823 N. Lincoln Ave., Hastings)

The historic William Brach House

This house was added to the National Register on February 1, 1979. It's a great example of older homes in the area.

Burlington Station

• Burlington Station (1st St. and St. Joseph Ave., Hastings)

The old Burlington train station in Hastings

This old train station, added on March 29, 1978, was once a busy hub for travelers. Today, it's still used as the Amtrak station.

Clarke Hotel

• Clarke Hotel (233 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings)

The Clarke Hotel building

Listed on December 7, 1987, the Clarke Hotel is a historic building that once welcomed many guests to Hastings.

Farrell Block

• Farrell Block (533-537 2nd St., and 112 Denver Ave., Hastings)

The Farrell Block building

This building, added on May 1, 1979, is an important part of Hastings' downtown history.

Foote Clinic

• Foote Clinic (422 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings)

The Foote Clinic building

This building was added to the list on March 22, 2016. It shows how medical buildings looked in the past.

Hastings Brewery Building and Bottling Works

• Hastings Brewery Building and Bottling Works (219 W. 2nd St., Hastings)

The old Hastings Brewery

Listed on June 30, 2015, this building tells the story of how drinks were made and bottled in Hastings long ago.

Nebraska Loan and Trust Company Building

• Nebraska Loan and Trust Company Building (2nd St. and Lincoln Ave., Hastings)

The Nebraska Loan and Trust building

This building, added on May 1, 1979, was once a key place for money and business in the city.

Nowlan-Dietrich House

• Nowlan-Dietrich House (1105 N. Kansas Ave., Hastings)

The Nowlan-Dietrich House

This historic home was listed on April 17, 1979.

Stein Brothers Building

• Stein Brothers Building (630 W. 2nd St., Hastings)

The Stein Brothers Building

Added on May 1, 1979, this building was important for local businesses.

Victory Building

• Victory Building (2nd at Saint Joseph Ave., Hastings)

The Victory Building

This building was listed on March 31, 1987.

Important Districts and Sites

Some areas or sites are important because they have many historic buildings or tell a big story.

Central Hastings Historic District

• Central Hastings Historic District (Roughly 7th to 12th; Colorado Ave. to Bellevue Ave., Hastings)

A street view within the Central Hastings Historic District

This large area, added on August 21, 2003, includes many buildings that show what Hastings looked like in the past. It's like a whole neighborhood that's been preserved!

Heartwell Park Historic District

• Heartwell Park Historic District (105-106 Lakeside Dr., 110-602 Forest Boulevard, and 923 and 1109 N. Elm St., Hastings)

Heartwell Park in Hastings

Listed on March 9, 2000, this district includes a beautiful park and the homes around it, showing how people lived and relaxed.

McCue-Trausch Farmstead

• McCue-Trausch Farmstead (Northeastern quarter of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Hastings)

The McCue-Trausch Farmstead

This historic farm, added on March 9, 2000, gives us a peek into the farming life of early settlers.

Thirty-Two Mile Station Site

• Thirty-Two Mile Station Site (Osage Ave between Assumption and Oak Ridge Rds, Hastings)

A marker at the Thirty-Two Mile Station Site

This site, listed on February 20, 1975, was once a station for stagecoaches and the famous Pony Express. It was unfortunately burned by Native Americans in 1864 during a conflict.

Other Unique Historic Places

Chautauqua Pavilion

• Chautauqua Pavilion (Chautauqua Park, Hastings)

The Chautauqua Pavilion

This special building, added on October 19, 1978, was used for public gatherings, lectures, and entertainment, which were very popular long ago.

Hastings Municipal Airport Hangar-Building No. 1

• Hastings Municipal Airport Hangar-Building No. 1 (3100 E. 12th St., Hastings)

Hangar-Building No. 1 at Hastings Municipal Airport

Listed on July 22, 2005, this hangar is a reminder of early aviation and how important airports became.

Jackson-Einspahr Sod House

• Jackson-Einspahr Sod House (Address Restricted, Holstein)

The Jackson-Einspahr Sod House

This unique house, added on November 8, 2006, was built from sod (chunks of grass and soil) because wood was scarce on the prairies. It shows how early settlers adapted to their environment. Its exact location is kept private to protect it.

McCormick Hall

• McCormick Hall (Hastings College campus, Hastings)

McCormick Hall at Hastings College

This building on the Hastings College campus was listed on May 12, 1975. It's an important part of the college's history.

St. Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral

• St. Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (Junction of 4th and Burlington, Hastings)

St. Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral

This beautiful church was added to the list on November 30, 1987.

Former Listings

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if they are changed too much, or if they are no longer standing.

Antioch School

• Antioch School (Near Crooked Creek, Pauline)

The Antioch School building

This school was listed on September 28, 1988, but was removed on March 22, 2016.

Ringland Hall

• Ringland Hall (Hastings College campus, Hastings)

This building on the Hastings College campus was listed on May 12, 1975, but was removed on July 7, 2004, because it was torn down in 1987.