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

Location of Fillmore County in Nebraska

Welcome to Fillmore County, Nebraska! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national list of important buildings, bridges, and areas that tell a story about America's past. These places are protected because they are unique and help us understand history better.

In Fillmore County, there are 18 amazing spots on this list. There was also one place that used to be on the list but isn't anymore. Let's explore some of these cool historic sites!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the United States' historic places. It's part of a program to help people save and appreciate important buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts. When a place is on this list, it means it has been recognized for its historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural importance.

Historic Places in Fillmore County

Here are some of the interesting places in Fillmore County that are on the National Register. Each one has a unique story!

The Auditorium in Geneva

• Name: The Auditorium
• Location: 160 N. 9th Street, Geneva
• Listed: September 28, 1988

This building in Geneva has been a community hub for many years. It's a place where people gather for events and performances.

Belle Prairie Township Hall & Strang Town Hall-Jail

• Name: Belle Prairie Township Hall & Strang Town Hall-Jail
• Location: Main Street, Strang
• Listed: November 29, 1991

This unique listing includes two buildings in Strang. One is a township hall, where local government meetings might have happened. The other is a town hall combined with a jail, showing how small towns managed their affairs long ago.

Big Blue River Bridge

• Name: Big Blue River Bridge
• Location: County road over the West Fork of the Big Blue River, 5 miles north and 1 mile west of Grafton
• Listed: June 29, 1992

This bridge is an important part of the county's transportation history. It helped people cross the river and connect communities.

J.M. Burk House

• Name: J.M. Burk House
• Location: 331 N. 11th Street, Geneva
• Listed: February 23, 2001

This house is a historic home in Geneva. It gives us a peek into the architecture and lifestyle of people who lived there in the past.

Cesko-narodni sin-Milligan Auditorium

• Name: Cesko-narodni sin-Milligan Auditorium
• Location: Southwestern corner of the junction of Main and Birch Streets, Milligan
• Listed: February 29, 1996

This auditorium in Milligan is special because it's linked to the Czech heritage of the area. "Cesko-narodni sin" means "Czech National Hall," showing its importance to the local Czech community.

Deering Bridge

• Name: Deering Bridge
• Location: County road over School Creek, 2 miles north and 2 miles east of Sutton
• Listed: June 29, 1992

This bridge is a great example of a concrete arch bridge built in 1916. It's 50 feet long and is also partly in Clay County.

Dempster-Sloan House

• Name: Dempster-Sloan House
• Location: 1212 M Street, Geneva
• Listed: March 15, 2005

Another historic house in Geneva, the Dempster-Sloan House, adds to the town's collection of preserved buildings.

Philip and Addie Ellis Eberhardt Farmstead

• Name: Philip and Addie Ellis Eberhardt Farmstead
• Location: 3 miles north of U.S. Route 6, Exeter
• Listed: March 14, 1991

This farmstead represents the agricultural history of Fillmore County. It shows how families lived and worked on farms in the past.

Fairmont Army Airfield

• Name: Fairmont Army Airfield
• Location: Approximately 2 miles south of Fairmont
• Listed: March 11, 2003

This airfield played a role in military history, likely during World War II. It was a place where pilots were trained or planes were stationed.

Fairmont Creamery Company Building

• Name: Fairmont Creamery Company Building
• Location: Southeast of 6th Avenue and F Street, Fairmont
• Listed: December 15, 1983

This building was once part of the Fairmont Creamery Company. It was important for making and distributing dairy products, which was a big industry in Nebraska.

Fillmore County Courthouse

• Name: Fillmore County Courthouse
• Location: 9th and G Streets, Geneva
• Listed: December 12, 1978

The courthouse is a central building in any county. This one in Geneva is where important legal and government activities have taken place for many years.

Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Exchange Building in Fairmont

• Name: Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Exchange Building in Fairmont
• Location: 635 6th Avenue, Fairmont
• Listed: March 2, 2006

This building was once a telephone and telegraph exchange. It was vital for communication before cell phones and the internet existed.

Maple Grove Sales Pavilion and Farrowing Barn

• Name: Maple Grove Sales Pavilion and Farrowing Barn
• Location: 2408 Road W, Tobias
• Listed: July 16, 2009

This site is important for understanding the history of farming and livestock in the area. A "farrowing barn" is where pigs give birth and are cared for.

Ohiowa Public School

• Name: Ohiowa Public School
• Location: 202 S. Main Street, Ohiowa
• Listed: July 22, 2005

This school building in Ohiowa educated many generations of students. It's a reminder of the importance of education in rural communities.

George W. Smith House

• Name: George W. Smith House
• Location: 12th Street between I and J Streets, Geneva
• Listed: May 8, 1986

Another historic home in Geneva, the George W. Smith House, adds to the town's architectural heritage.

Stockholm Swedish Lutheran Church and Cemetery

• Name: Stockholm Swedish Lutheran Church and Cemetery
• Location: 2.5 miles west and 0.5 miles south of Shickley
• Listed: June 30, 1995

This church and cemetery show the history of Swedish immigrants in Fillmore County. It was a place of worship and rest for early settlers.

Strang School District No. 36

• Name: Strang School District No. 36
• Location: Main Street, Strang
• Listed: June 25, 1992

This school building in Strang is another example of a historic educational site. It tells the story of how children learned in the past.

US Post Office-Geneva

• Name: US Post Office-Geneva
• Location: 202 N. 9th Street, Geneva
• Listed: May 11, 1992

This post office in Geneva is special because it has a mural inside called "Building a Sod House" from 1941. It was painted by Edward Chávez and is one of only 12 such murals in Nebraska post offices.

Warner's Filling Station and House

• Name: Warner's Filling Station and House
• Location: 737 and 745 G Street, Geneva
• Listed: July 12, 2006

This site includes both a historic filling station and a house. It shows how transportation and daily life looked in the past, especially with the rise of cars.

Images for kids

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  The Auditorium in Geneva

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  Belle Prairie Township Hall & Strang Town Hall-Jail

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  Big Blue River Bridge

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  J.M. Burk House

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  Cesko-narodni sin-Milligan Auditorium

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  Deering Bridge

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  Dempster-Sloan House

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  Philip and Addie Ellis Eberhardt Farmstead

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  Fairmont Army Airfield

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  Fairmont Creamery Company Building

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  Fillmore County Courthouse

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  Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Exchange Building in Fairmont

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  Maple Grove Sales Pavilion and Farrowing Barn

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  Ohiowa Public School

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  George W. Smith House

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  Stockholm Swedish Lutheran Church and Cemetery

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  Strang School District No. 36

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  US Post Office-Geneva

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  Warner's Filling Station and House