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Welcome to Burt County, Nebraska! This article is all about the special places in Burt County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list of important buildings, homes, and areas in the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.

There are 14 amazing places in Burt County that have made it onto this important list. You can even see where some of them are on a map! These places help us learn about the past and how people lived long ago.

Discovering Burt County's Historic Treasures

Here are some of the cool historic places you can find in Burt County:

Edward W. and Rose Folsom Bryant House

The Edward W. and Rose Folsom Bryant House is located at 104 S. 16th St. in Tekamah. This historic home was added to the National Register in 2004. It's a great example of the beautiful houses built in the area a long time ago.

Bryant House (Tekamah, Nebraska) from SE 1
The historic Bryant House in Tekamah.

Burt County Courthouse

The Burt County Courthouse is found on 13th St. between M and N Sts. in Tekamah. This important building was listed in 1990. Courthouses are where local government decisions are made. This one has been a key part of Burt County's history for many years.

Burt County Courthouse from SW 3
The Burt County Courthouse, an important government building.

Burt County State Bank

You can find the Burt County State Bank at 246 South 13th Street in Tekamah. This bank building became a historic place in 2009. Banks are important for a community's growth and economy. This building shows us what banks looked like in the past.

Burt County State Bank from SE 2
The old Burt County State Bank building.

St. Johannes Church

The Deutsche Evangelische Lutherische St. Johannes Kirche, or St. Johannes Church, is near Lyons. This church was added to the list in 1982. It's a beautiful old church that tells us about the early settlers and their communities in Burt County.

St. Johannes Kirche (Lyons, Nebraska) from NW
The historic St. Johannes Church near Lyons.

William and Emma Guhl Farmhouse

The William and Emma Guhl Farmhouse is located at 1560 Nebraska Highway 77 near Oakland. This farmhouse became a historic site in 2008. Farmhouses like this one show us how farming families lived and worked in Nebraska's past.

Guhl farmhouse (Burt Co, NE) from ENE 1
The William and Emma Guhl Farmhouse.

E.C. Houston House

The E.C. Houston House is at 319 N. 13th St. in Tekamah. This house was recognized as historic in 1986. It's another example of the interesting architecture and homes from earlier times in Tekamah.

E.C. Houston House from NW 1
The E.C. Houston House in Tekamah.

Logan Creek Site

The Logan Creek Site is an important archaeological area near Oakland. It was added to the National Register in 1970. This site helps scientists learn about ancient people who lived in this area thousands of years ago. It's a place where history is found underground!

Logan Creek site historical marker (Burt County, Nebraska) 1
A historical marker for the Logan Creek Site.

H.S.M. Spielman House

The H.S.M. Spielman House is located at 1103 I St. in Tekamah. This house was listed in 1986. It was the home of H.S.M. Spielman, a very successful farmer from Burt County. The house has a unique style, mixing different architectural designs.

Spielman House (Tekamah, Nebraska) from NE 1
The H.S.M. Spielman House.

John Henry Stork Log House

The John Henry Stork Log House is found southwest of Tekamah. This log house became a historic site in 1980. Log houses were often some of the first homes built by pioneers. This one gives us a glimpse into how early settlers lived.

Stork log house (Burt Co, NE) from NE 1
The historic John Henry Stork Log House.

Tekamah Carnegie Library

The Tekamah Carnegie Library is at 204 S. 13th St. in Tekamah. This library building was added to the list in 2005. Carnegie libraries were built all over the country with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman. They helped bring books and learning to many communities.

Tekamah Carnegie Library from SE 1
The Tekamah Carnegie Library building.

Tekamah City Bridge

The Tekamah City Bridge crosses Tekamah Creek on U.S. Route 75 in Tekamah. This bridge was recognized as historic in 1992. Bridges are important for travel and connecting communities. This old bridge has been a vital link for many years.

Tekamah City Bridge US 2
The Tekamah City Bridge.
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