National Register of Historic Places listings in Holt County, Nebraska facts for kids
Welcome to Holt County, Nebraska! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register like a very important list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth saving because they tell us a lot about history.
In Holt County, there are 10 amazing places on this list. They include old buildings, important land sites, and even a ranch! These places help us understand what life was like long ago and why these spots are so important to our past.
Contents
- Historic Treasures of Holt County
- Images for kids
Historic Treasures of Holt County
These are some of the cool historic places you can find in Holt County. Each one has a unique story!
Golden Hotel: A Grand Old Stay
The Golden Hotel in O'Neill is a beautiful old building. It was added to the National Register on November 27, 1989. Imagine all the travelers and stories this hotel has seen over the years! It's a great example of old-time architecture.
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Holt County Courthouse: Where Decisions Are Made
The Holt County Courthouse is also in O'Neill. It joined the list on July 5, 1990. Courthouses are usually grand buildings because they are where important government decisions happen and laws are upheld. This building has been a central part of the county's life for many years.
Old Nebraska State Bank Building: A Piece of Financial History
The Old Nebraska State Bank Building in O'Neill became a historic site on October 1, 1974. This building, located at Douglas and 4th Streets, reminds us of how banking and business worked in the past. It's a cool example of an old bank building.
Rouse Ranch: A Look at Ranching Life
The Rouse Ranch is near O'Neill. It was added to the National Register on September 4, 2013. Ranches like this one are important because they show us how people lived and worked on the land, raising animals and growing food, which was a huge part of Nebraska's history.
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Brantly Sturdevant House: A Home with a Story
The Brantly Sturdevant House is located in Atkinson. It was recognized as a historic place on March 25, 1999. Old homes often have interesting stories about the families who lived there and how life was different in earlier times. This house is now known as the Sturdevant-McKee Museum.
O'Neill Post Office: Art and Mail
The US Post Office-O'Neill joined the list on May 11, 1992. This post office is special because it has a cool mural inside! The mural is called "Baling Hay in Holt County in the Early Days" and was painted in 1938 by Eugene Trentham. It shows a scene from local farming history.
Ancient Sites: Echoes from the Past
Holt County is also home to some very old sites that tell us about people who lived here long, long ago.
Eagle Creek Archeological Site
The Eagle Creek Archeological Site near O'Neill was listed on October 1, 1974. Archeological sites are places where scientists find tools, pottery, and other clues left behind by ancient people. These sites help us learn about the very first communities in this area.
Redbird I Site
Another important archeological site is the Redbird I Site near Redbird. It was added to the register on November 21, 1974. Like the Eagle Creek site, this place holds secrets about early human history in Nebraska, helping us understand how people lived thousands of years ago.
Images for kids
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The historic Golden Hotel in O'Neill.
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The Holt County Courthouse.
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The Old Nebraska State Bank Building.
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The historic Rouse Ranch.
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The Brantly Sturdevant House, now a museum.
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The O'Neill Post Office.
