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This is a list of over 1,100 special places and areas in Nebraska that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for buildings, sites, and districts that are important to history. Out of these, 20 are even more special, called National Historic Landmarks. You can find these historic spots in 90 of Nebraska's 93 counties.


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Discover Nebraska's Historic Counties

Adams County Antelope County Arthur County Banner County Boone County Box Butte County Boyd County Brown County Buffalo County Burt County Butler County Cass County Cedar County Chase County Cherry County Cheyenne County Clay County Colfax County Cuming County Custer County Dakota County Dawes County Dawson County Deuel County Dixon County Dodge County Douglas County Dundy County Fillmore County Franklin County Frontier County Furnas County Gage County Garden County Garfield County Gosper County Grant County Greeley County Hall County Hamilton County Harlan County Hayes County Hitchcock County Holt County Hooker County Howard County Jefferson County Johnson County Kearney County Keith County Keya Paha County Kimball County Knox County Lancaster County Lincoln County Loup County Madison County Merrick County Morrill County Nance County Nemaha County Nuckolls County Otoe County Pawnee County Perkins County Phelps County Pierce County Platte County Polk County Red Willow County Richardson County Rock County Saline County Sarpy County Saunders County Scotts Bluff County Seward County Sheridan County Sherman County Sioux County Thayer County Thomas County Thurston County Valley County Washington County Wayne County Webster County Wheeler County York CountyNebraska counties map
Click on a county to learn about its historic places!
Meridian Bridge
The historic Meridian Highway Bridge in Cedar County.
P7170202 Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock National Historic Site in Morrill County, a famous landmark.
Homestead Freeman School
The school at Homestead National Monument of America in Gage County.
County Number of Sites
1 Adams 19
2 Antelope 10
3 Arthur 2
4 Banner 1
5 Blaine 0
6 Boone 5
7 Box Butte 4
8 Boyd 6
9 Brown 1
10 Buffalo 20
11 Burt 11
12 Butler 13
13 Cass 27
14 Cedar 12
15 Chase 7
16 Cherry 13
17 Cheyenne 11
18 Clay 7
19 Colfax 12
20 Cuming 3
21 Custer 15
22 Dakota 5
23 Dawes 15
24 Dawson 8
25 Deuel 5
26 Dixon 5
27 Dodge 22
28 Douglas 175
29 Dundy 1
30 Fillmore 19
31 Franklin 5
32 Frontier 2
33 Furnas 2
34 Gage 31
35 Garden 6
36 Garfield 4
37 Gosper 1
38 Grant 1
39 Greeley 6
40 Hall 24
41 Hamilton 6
43 Harlan 4
43 Hayes 3
44 Hitchcock 4
45 Holt 8
46 Hooker 3
47 Howard 6
48 Jefferson 14
49 Johnson 5
50 Kearney 8
51 Keith 13
52 Keya Paha 3
53 Kimball 4
54 Knox 15
55 Lancaster 102
56 Lincoln 9
57 Logan 0
58 Loup 2
59 Madison 10
60 McPherson 0
61 Merrick 8
62 Morrill 8
63 Nance 11
64 Nemaha 13
65 Nuckolls 7
66 Otoe 27
67 Pawnee 14
68 Perkins 3
69 Phelps 5
70 Pierce 5
71 Platte 22
72 Polk 6
73 Red Willow 8
74 Richardson 13
75 Rock 3
76 Saline 20
77 Sarpy 20
79 Saunders 21
79 Scotts Bluff 21
80 Seward 9
81 Sheridan 10
82 Sherman 5
83 Sioux 7
84 Stanton 0
85 Thayer 3
86 Thomas 1
87 Thurston 6
88 Valley 7
89 Washington 15
90 Wayne 5
91 Webster 36
92 Wheeler 2
93 York 5
(duplicates) (9)
TOTAL 1,092

Historic Places in Arthur County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 First Arthur County Courthouse and Jail
First Arthur County Courthouse and Jail
January 10, 1990
(#89002241)
Marshall St. between Fir and Elm Sts.
41°34′12″N 101°41′25″W / 41.57°N 101.690278°W / 41.57; -101.690278 (First Arthur County Courthouse and Jail)
Arthur These simple wooden buildings were the very first government offices in Arthur County. The courthouse was built in 1914, and the jail in 1915.
2 Pilgrim Holiness Church
Pilgrim Holiness Church
June 18, 1979
(#79001434)
Off Nebraska Highway 61
41°34′15″N 101°41′18″W / 41.570833°N 101.688333°W / 41.570833; -101.688333 (Pilgrim Holiness Church)
Arthur This church was built in 1928 using bales of hay! Hay was a common building material in the Sandhills because wood and sod were hard to find.

Historic Places in Banner County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 C.C. Hampton Homestead
C.C. Hampton Homestead
December 13, 1984
(#84000501)
2170 County Road 40
41°40′14″N 103°51′24″W / 41.670447°N 103.856675°W / 41.670447; -103.856675 (C.C. Hampton Homestead)
Harrisburg This homestead belonged to C.C. Hampton from 1887 to 1902. He was a farmer who helped people learn about saving water and using windmills. This helped the area grow beyond just ranching. It is also known as "Warner Ranch".

Blaine County: No Historic Listings

There are no properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Blaine County.

Historic Places in Boone County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Cedar Rapids City Hall and Library
Cedar Rapids City Hall and Library
July 1, 1994
(#94000654)
423 W. Main St.
41°33′35″N 98°08′56″W / 41.559764°N 98.148862°W / 41.559764; -98.148862 (Cedar Rapids City Hall and Library)
Cedar Rapids This building from 1913 served as both the city hall and library. It shows off the Italian Renaissance Revival architecture style.
2 Petersburg Jail
Petersburg Jail
March 15, 2005
(#05000154)
Main St. and 2nd St.
41°51′15″N 98°04′47″W / 41.854139°N 98.079821°W / 41.854139; -98.079821 (Petersburg Jail)
Petersburg Built in 1902, this brick jail was the first stand-alone public building in Petersburg. It shows how important public safety was back then.
3 St. Anthony's Church and School
St. Anthony's Church and School
March 9, 2000
(#00000172)
514 W. Main St. and 103 N 6th St.
41°33′37″N 98°09′05″W / 41.560374°N 98.151276°W / 41.560374; -98.151276 (St. Anthony's Church and School)
Cedar Rapids This site includes a Catholic school from 1911 in the Georgian Revival style and a church from 1918 in the Romanesque Revival style.
4 St. Bonaventure Church Complex
St. Bonaventure Church Complex
October 19, 1982
(#82000598)
Off Nebraska Highway 14
41°53′44″N 98°03′06″W / 41.895556°N 98.051667°W / 41.895556; -98.051667 (St. Bonaventure Church Complex)
Raeville This is a group of buildings used by a German-Catholic community. It has a three-story school from 1910, a church from 1917, a rectory (priest's house) from 1920, a parish hall, a cemetery, and an orchard.
5 US Post Office-Albion
US Post Office-Albion
May 11, 1992
(#92000475)
310 W. Church St.
41°41′32″N 98°00′01″W / 41.69212°N 98.000205°W / 41.69212; -98.000205 (US Post Office-Albion)
Albion This is one of 12 post offices in Nebraska that has a special mural. The mural, called "Nebraska in Winter" (1939), was painted by Jenne Magafan.

Historic Places in Box Butte County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Alliance Commercial Historic District
Alliance Commercial Historic District
March 21, 2007
(#07000180)
Roughly along Box Butte Ave.
42°05′53″N 102°52′15″W / 42.098191°N 102.870736°W / 42.098191; -102.870736 (Alliance Commercial Historic District)
Alliance This area has 44 important buildings that show what the town's business district looked like. Some buildings date back to 1893.
2 Box Butte County Courthouse
Box Butte County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002212)
Box Butte Ave. between E. 5th and 6th Sts.
42°05′59″N 102°52′13″W / 42.099675°N 102.870156°W / 42.099675; -102.870156 (Box Butte County Courthouse)
Alliance This courthouse was built in 1913. It is made of brick and designed in the Beaux-Arts style. It is also part of the Alliance Commercial Historic District.
3 City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
November 28, 1990
(#90001772)
Junction of 10th St. and Niobrara Ave.
42°06′18″N 102°52′09″W / 42.104945°N 102.869056°W / 42.104945; -102.869056 (City of Alliance Central Park Fountain)
Alliance This fountain was built in 1935 with help from the Works Progress Administration. It was made by General Electric and had cool colored lights and timers.
4 Running Water Stage Station Site
February 20, 1975
(#75001089)
Address Restricted
Marsland This was a stop on the Sidney Black Hills Stage Road. It was used from 1874 to the mid-1880s.

Historic Places in Boyd County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Lynch Archeological Site
December 2, 1974
(#74001101)
Address Restricted
Lynch This is the site of a large village with earth lodges. People lived here between 1450 and 1550 CE. It's a rare find in Nebraska, as most similar sites are in South Dakota.
2 Ponca Agency
July 12, 2006
(#06000554)
Address Restricted
Niobrara This was the site of the government office that managed the Ponca Reservation from 1859 to 1877. It's important because it shows a big change in Ponca history.
3 Ponca Creek Bridge
Ponca Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000769)
County road over Ponca Creek, 3 miles east of Lynch
42°49′27″N 98°24′25″W / 42.82422°N 98.406896°W / 42.82422; -98.406896 (Ponca Creek Bridge)
Lynch This bridge is no longer standing.
4 SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
January 7, 1992
(#91001751)
Southeastern corner of the junction of 2nd and Broadway Sts.
42°54′54″N 98°51′10″W / 42.915013°N 98.852841°W / 42.915013; -98.852841 (SS Peter & Paul Catholic School)
Butte This parochial school was built in 1909 and designed by William L. Steele. It's a great example of schools built in Catholic towns in Nebraska in the early 1900s.
5 The Tower
The Tower
December 29, 2004
(#04001413)
East of Gross, near the Missouri River
42°56′09″N 98°28′41″W / 42.935809°N 98.478058°W / 42.935809; -98.478058 (The Tower)
Lynch Also known as Old Baldy, this is a 100-foot (30 m) tall hill with no plants. The Lewis and Clark Expedition first described this unique place and prairie dogs here on September 7, 1804.
6 White Horse Ranch
White Horse Ranch
July 5, 1990
(#90000984)
Southeast of Naper between the Keya Paha and Niobrara Rivers
42°52′30″N 99°03′34″W / 42.875095°N 99.059494°W / 42.875095; -99.059494 (White Horse Ranch)
Naper This ranch, started in 1936, is where the American Albino color breed of horses first came from. It's now home to the American creme and white horse registry.

Historic Places in Brown County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Miller Hotel
Miller Hotel
November 27, 1989
(#89002041)
199 W. 3rd St.
42°32′02″N 99°42′07″W / 42.534025°N 99.701879°W / 42.534025; -99.701879 (Miller Hotel)
Long Pine This building was a house from 1895 that became a hotel in 1914. This was when Long Pine was a busy railroad stop. It's now a local history museum.

Historic Places in Cuming County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 John G. Neihardt Study
John G. Neihardt Study
July 28, 1970
(#70000369)
Northwestern corner of Washington and Grove Sts.
42°00′40″N 96°34′39″W / 42.011233°N 96.577473°W / 42.011233; -96.577473 (John G. Neihardt Study)
Bancroft This was the office of Nebraska's Poet Laureate, John Neihardt, from 1911 to 1920. It is now a state historic site.
2 Rattlesnake Creek Bridge
Rattlesnake Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000743)
County road over Rattlesnake Creek, 2.8 miles northwest of Bancroft
42°02′39″N 96°36′49″W / 42.044272°N 96.613588°W / 42.044272; -96.613588 (Rattlesnake Creek Bridge)
Bancroft This steel Pratt half-hip pony truss bridge was built in 1903. It's the oldest known example of this bridge type in eastern Nebraska.
3 West Point City Auditorium
West Point City Auditorium
November 10, 2009
(#09000904)
237 N. Main St.
41°50′31″N 96°42′45″W / 41.841861°N 96.712417°W / 41.841861; -96.712417 (West Point City Auditorium)
West Point This auditorium from 1911 was a key place for shows and community events. Local people helped pay for it, and the city bought it in 1945.

Historic Places in Dakota County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Ben Bonderson Farm
Ben Bonderson Farm
November 8, 2006
(#06000993)
1541 270th St.
42°16′45″N 96°38′30″W / 42.279167°N 96.641667°W / 42.279167; -96.641667 (Ben Bonderson Farm)
Emerson This farm is very well-preserved. It has eight buildings and two other structures that date back to 1883.
2 Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
October 15, 1969
(#69000129)
1500 Hickory St.
42°24′45″N 96°25′04″W / 42.41254°N 96.4177°W / 42.41254; -96.4177 (Emmanuel Lutheran Church)
Dakota City Built in 1860, this is one of Nebraska's oldest churches. It was the state's first Lutheran church and one of the few Greek Revival style churches of any kind.
3 Homer Site
Homer Site
August 14, 1973
(#73001058)
Junction of U.S. Route 77 and Omaha Creek, northeast of Homer
42°19′44″N 96°28′48″W / 42.328889°N 96.480000°W / 42.328889; -96.480000 (Homer Site)
Homer This is the site of Ton-won-tonga, the main village of the Omaha people. It was used from 1775 to 1845 and was a key place for Native American trade on the Upper Missouri River.
4 Meisch House
Meisch House
March 13, 1986
(#86000387)
213 17th St.
42°28′26″N 96°24′54″W / 42.47386°N 96.415088°W / 42.47386; -96.415088 (Meisch House)
South Sioux City This square brick house was built in 1988.
5 Cornelius O'Connor House
Cornelius O'Connor House
November 23, 1977
(#77000826)
F Ave. and Blyburg Rd.
42°18′40″N 96°27′45″W / 42.311224°N 96.462581°W / 42.311224; -96.462581 (Cornelius O'Connor House)
Homer This Italianate house was built around 1875 by Cornelius O'Connor, a carpenter. He did all the beautiful dark walnut woodwork inside.

Historic Places in Deuel County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Deuel County Courthouse
Deuel County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002239)
718 3rd St.
41°05′38″N 102°28′19″W / 41.093943°N 102.471907°W / 41.093943; -102.471907 (Deuel County Courthouse)
Chappell This brick courthouse was built in 1915. It was designed by John J. Huddart in the Classical Revival style.
2 Menter Farmstead
Menter Farmstead
December 7, 2011
(#11000886)
1270 North Fork Rd.
41°05′00″N 102°05′40″W / 41.0833°N 102.0944°W / 41.0833; -102.0944 (Menter Farmstead)
South of Big Springs This farm was built between 1919 and 1928. This was a time when farming grew a lot because of the demand for winter wheat during World War I. It shows how farming became more modern with its grain elevator and concrete buildings.
3 Phelps Hotel
Phelps Hotel
October 15, 1970
(#70000370)
Northeastern corner of 2nd and Pine Sts.
41°03′47″N 102°04′28″W / 41.063114°N 102.074372°W / 41.063114; -102.074372 (Phelps Hotel)
Big Springs This wooden hotel from 1885 is the most important 19th-century building in Deuel County.
4 Fred and Minnie Meyer Sudman House
Fred and Minnie Meyer Sudman House
December 6, 1990
(#90001770)
490 Vincent Ave.
41°05′44″N 102°28′19″W / 41.095467°N 102.472009°W / 41.095467; -102.472009 (Fred and Minnie Meyer Sudman House)
Chappell This wooden house from 1911 has a unique style. It mixes simple local building methods with fancy Renaissance design.
5 Wallace W. Waterman Sod House
Wallace W. Waterman Sod House
February 17, 1995
(#95000096)
Day Rd., 9 miles north of Big Springs
41°11′22″N 102°04′25″W / 41.189444°N 102.073611°W / 41.189444; -102.073611 (Wallace W. Waterman Sod House)
Big Springs This is a historic sod house, a type of home built from blocks of sod (earth held together by grass roots) that was common on the treeless plains.

Historic Places in Dixon County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Cook Blacksmith Shop
Cook Blacksmith Shop
December 27, 1974
(#74001106)
204 3rd St.
42°33′45″N 96°42′27″W / 42.5625°N 96.7075°W / 42.5625; -96.7075 (Cook Blacksmith Shop)
Ponca This old blacksmith shop shows what life was like in the past. Blacksmiths were very important for making and fixing metal tools.
2 Dixon County Courthouse
Dixon County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002247)
3rd and Iowa Sts.
42°33′46″N 96°42′32″W / 42.562778°N 96.708889°W / 42.562778; -96.708889 (Dixon County Courthouse)
Ponca This courthouse is a key building in Dixon County. It represents the local government and history of the area.
3 Indian Hill Archeological District
July 6, 1984
(#84002460)
Address Restricted
New Castle This is an important archaeological site. It helps us learn about the people who lived here long ago.
4 Ponca Historic District
Ponca Historic District
May 18, 1979
(#79001438)
Roughly bounded by East, Court, 2nd, and 3rd Sts.
42°33′51″N 96°42′27″W / 42.564167°N 96.7075°W / 42.564167; -96.7075 (Ponca Historic District)
Ponca This historic area in Ponca includes several old buildings and streets. They show how the town grew and changed over time.
5 Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church
February 1, 1983
(#83001088)
Off Nebraska Highway 35
42°16′02″N 96°51′46″W / 42.267222°N 96.862778°W / 42.267222; -96.862778 (Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church)
Wakefield This church was built by Swedish immigrants. It is an important part of the community's religious and cultural history.

Historic Places in Dundy County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Dundy County Courthouse
Dundy County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002237)
W. 7th Ave. and Chief St.
40°03′02″N 101°31′59″W / 40.050556°N 101.533056°W / 40.050556; -101.533056 (Dundy County Courthouse)
Benkelman This courthouse is a significant building in Dundy County. It has served as the center of local government for many years.

Historic Places in Frontier County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Mowry Bluff Archeological Site
Mowry Bluff Archeological Site
July 12, 1974
(#74001115)
Western side of Medicine Creek, immediately east of the center of Section 25, Township 5 North, Range 26 West
40°22′19″N 100°13′26″W / 40.371859°N 100.223927°W / 40.371859; -100.223927 (Mowry Bluff Archeological Site)
Cambridge This archaeological site provides clues about ancient cultures that lived in the area.
2 Red Smoke Archeological Site
October 1, 1974
(#74001116)
Along Lime Creek immediately southeast of the center of Section 15, Township 5 North, Range 26 West
40°23′58″N 100°15′35″W / 40.399444°N 100.259722°W / 40.399444; -100.259722 (Red Smoke Archeological Site)
Stockville This site is another important archaeological discovery. It helps scientists understand early human activity in Nebraska.

Historic Places in Furnas County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Cambridge State Aid Bridge
Cambridge State Aid Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000763)
Nebraska Highway 47 over the Republican River, 0.6 miles south of Cambridge
40°16′25″N 100°09′56″W / 40.273611°N 100.165556°W / 40.273611; -100.165556 (Cambridge State Aid Bridge)
Cambridge This bridge crosses the Republican River. It's a key part of the local transportation history.
2 W. H. Faling House
W. H. Faling House
November 22, 1999
(#99001388)
606 Parker St.
40°16′57″N 100°10′07″W / 40.2825°N 100.168611°W / 40.2825; -100.168611 (W. H. Faling House)
Cambridge This house is a historic home in Cambridge. It shows the style of homes built in the area long ago.

Historic Places in Garden County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Ash Hollow Cave
Ash Hollow Cave
October 15, 1966
(#66000445)
Address Restricted
Lewellen Ash Hollow Cave is a very important archaeological site. It has evidence of human life dating back thousands of years.
2 Ash Hollow Historic District
Ash Hollow Historic District
August 6, 1975
(#75001093)
Southwest of Lewellen along U.S. Route 26
41°16′53″N 102°06′27″W / 41.281389°N 102.1075°W / 41.281389; -102.1075 (Ash Hollow Historic District)
Lewellen This historic area includes important landmarks from the Oregon Trail and other pioneer routes. It tells the story of westward expansion.
3 Garden County Courthouse
Garden County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002231)
F and Main Sts.
41°24′30″N 102°20′37″W / 41.408333°N 102.343611°W / 41.408333; -102.343611 (Garden County Courthouse)
Oshkosh The Garden County Courthouse is a significant building in Oshkosh. It has been the center of local government for many years.
4 Lewellen State Aid Bridge
Lewellen State Aid Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000756)
County road over the North Platte River, 1 mile south of Lewellen
41°19′03″N 102°08′34″W / 41.3175°N 102.142778°W / 41.3175; -102.142778 (Lewellen State Aid Bridge)
Lewellen This bridge crosses the North Platte River near Lewellen. It's an important part of the area's transportation history.
5 Lisco State Aid Bridge
Lisco State Aid Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000757)
County road over the North Platte River, 0.6 miles south of Lisco
41°29′22″N 102°37′30″W / 41.489444°N 102.625°W / 41.489444; -102.625 (Lisco State Aid Bridge)
Lisco This bridge crosses the North Platte River near Lisco. It's another example of the historic bridges in the county.
6 Rackett Grange Hall No. 318
Rackett Grange Hall No. 318
July 5, 2001
(#01000713)
9250 Road 193
41°39′53″N 102°12′16″W / 41.664722°N 102.204444°W / 41.664722; -102.204444 (Rackett Grange Hall No. 318)
Lewellen This Grange Hall was a meeting place for farmers. It shows the importance of community and agriculture in the area's past.

Historic Places in Garfield County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Burwell Bridge
Burwell Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000715)
Nebraska Highway 11 over the North Loup River
41°46′04″N 99°07′31″W / 41.767778°N 99.125278°W / 41.767778; -99.125278 (Burwell Bridge)
Burwell This bridge crosses the North Loup River. It's an important part of the local road network and history.
2 Burwell Carnegie Library
Burwell Carnegie Library
July 11, 2006
(#06000557)
110 S. 7th Ave.
41°46′55″N 99°07′58″W / 41.781944°N 99.132778°W / 41.781944; -99.132778 (Burwell Carnegie Library)
Burwell This library was built with money from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie libraries were built all over the country to help communities learn and grow.
3 Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds
Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds
May 9, 1985
(#85001005)
Off Nebraska Highway 91
41°46′31″N 99°07′23″W / 41.775278°N 99.123056°W / 41.775278; -99.123056 (Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds)
Burwell These fairgrounds have been home to the Garfield County Frontier Fair for many years. Fairs are a big part of rural community life.
4 Hub Building
Hub Building
July 12, 2006
(#06000558)
180 Grand Ave.
42°35′07″N 99°32′16″W / 42.585278°N 99.537778°W / 42.585278; -99.537778 (Hub Building)
Burwell The Hub Building is a historic structure in Burwell. It likely played a role in the town's business or social life.

Historic Places in Gosper County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Gosper County Courthouse
Gosper County Courthouse
July 5, 1990
(#90000961)
507 Smith Ave.
40°35′16″N 99°51′38″W / 40.587778°N 99.860556°W / 40.587778; -99.860556 (Gosper County Courthouse)
Elwood This courthouse is the center of government for Gosper County. It's a historic building that has seen many important decisions made.

Historic Places in Grant County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Hotel DeFair
Hotel DeFair
October 29, 1976
(#76001132)
Nebraska Highway 2 and Main St.
42°00′03″N 101°45′43″W / 42.000833°N 101.761944°W / 42.000833; -101.761944 (Hotel DeFair)
Hyannis The Hotel DeFair is a historic hotel in Hyannis. It likely served as a stopping point for travelers and a social hub for the community.

Historic Places in Greeley County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
February 23, 1984
(#84002472)
Off Nebraska Highway 56
41°30′41″N 98°28′16″W / 41.511389°N 98.471111°W / 41.511389; -98.471111 (Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
O'Connor This church is a historic religious building in O'Connor. It has been a place of worship for the community for many years.
2 First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
April 14, 2004
(#04000292)
260 S. Pine St.
41°41′13″N 98°21′31″W / 41.686944°N 98.358611°W / 41.686944; -98.358611 (First Presbyterian Church)
Spalding This church is a historic place of worship in Spalding. It shows the religious heritage of the town.
3 Greeley County Courthouse
Greeley County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002228)
Kildare St.
41°32′53″N 98°31′47″W / 41.548056°N 98.529722°W / 41.548056; -98.529722 (Greeley County Courthouse)
Greeley Center The Greeley County Courthouse is the main government building for the county. It's a historic landmark in Greeley Center.
4 Scotia Chalk Building
Scotia Chalk Building
October 11, 1979
(#79003686)
Off Nebraska Highway 22
41°27′54″N 98°42′09″W / 41.465°N 98.7025°W / 41.465; -98.7025 (Scotia Chalk Building)
Scotia This building is made of chalk, which is unusual. It's a unique part of Scotia's history and architecture.
5 Spalding Power Plant and Dam
Spalding Power Plant and Dam
December 31, 1998
(#98001569)
10 County Rd.
41°40′54″N 98°21′37″W / 41.681667°N 98.360278°W / 41.681667; -98.360278 (Spalding Power Plant and Dam)
Spalding This power plant and dam helped bring electricity to Spalding. It shows how technology changed life in the area.
6 St. Michael's Catholic Church Complex
St. Michael's Catholic Church Complex
December 15, 1983
(#83003990)
Northeast of Greeley Center
41°41′25″N 98°21′46″W / 41.690278°N 98.362778°W / 41.690278; -98.362778 (St. Michael's Catholic Church Complex)
Spalding This group of buildings includes St. Michael's Catholic Church. It's an important religious and community center for the area.

Historic Places in Hamilton County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Hamilton County Courthouse
Hamilton County Courthouse
July 29, 1985
(#85001665)
Courthouse Sq.
40°52′04″N 98°00′06″W / 40.867778°N 98.001667°W / 40.867778; -98.001667 (Hamilton County Courthouse)
Aurora This courthouse is a central part of Aurora and Hamilton County's history. It's where many important county decisions have been made.
2 IOOF Opera House
IOOF Opera House
September 28, 1988
(#88000952)
N. 3rd and B Sts.
40°52′46″N 97°53′09″W / 40.879444°N 97.885833°W / 40.879444; -97.885833 (IOOF Opera House)
Hampton This opera house was a place for entertainment and community events in Hampton. It shows the cultural life of the town in the past.
3 St. Johannes Danske Lutherske Kirke
St. Johannes Danske Lutherske Kirke
November 13, 1992
(#92001570)
2170 N. T Rd.
41°00′00″N 97°56′21″W / 41.0°N 97.939167°W / 41.0; -97.939167 (St. Johannes Danske Lutherske Kirke)
Marquette This Danish Lutheran church is a historic site. It represents the Danish heritage and religious life in the Marquette area.
4 Streeter-Peterson House
Streeter-Peterson House
November 29, 1991
(#91001754)
1121 9th St.
40°52′05″N 98°00′24″W / 40.868056°N 98.006667°W / 40.868056; -98.006667 (Streeter-Peterson House)
Aurora The Streeter-Peterson House is a historic home in Aurora. It gives us a look into the lives of people who lived there long ago.
5 Temple Craft Building
Temple Craft Building
November 12, 2014
(#14000916)
1127-1131 12th St.
40°52′06″N 98°00′12″W / 40.868248°N 98.003423°W / 40.868248; -98.003423 (Temple Craft Building)
Aurora The Temple Craft Building is a historic commercial building in Aurora. It shows the business and architectural styles of its time.
6 United Brethren Church
United Brethren Church
December 3, 2008
(#08001133)
1103 K St.
40°51′58″N 98°00′15″W / 40.86617°N 98.0041°W / 40.86617; -98.0041 (United Brethren Church)
Aurora This church is a historic religious site in Aurora. It has been a place of worship for the United Brethren community.

Former Listings in Hamilton County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Kathleen Hearn Building
August 1, 1984
(#84002480)
July 14, 2011
10th and O Sts.
40°52′13″N 98°00′22″W / 40.8703°N 98.0061°W / 40.8703; -98.0061 (Kathleen Hearn Building)
Aurora This building was once listed but is no longer on the Register.
2 Royal Highlanders Building
Royal Highlanders Building
September 12, 1985
(#85002144)
July 14, 2011
1235 M St.
40°52′08″N 98°00′04″W / 40.8689°N 98.0011°W / 40.8689; -98.0011 (Royal Highlanders Building)
Aurora This building was damaged by fire in 2008 and later torn down.

Historic Places in Harlan County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Alma City Auditorium and Sale Barn
Alma City Auditorium and Sale Barn
July 11, 2014
(#14000395)
800 block West Main Street
40°05′50″N 99°21′50″W / 40.097156°N 99.363989°W / 40.097156; -99.363989 (Alma City Auditorium and Sale Barn)
Alma This building served as both an auditorium for events and a sale barn for livestock. It shows the mix of community and agriculture in Alma.
2 Prairie Dog Creek Bridge
Prairie Dog Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000712)
Township road over Prairie Dog Creek, 8.5 miles south and 1 mile west of Orleans
40°00′16″N 99°28′48″W / 40.004444°N 99.48°W / 40.004444; -99.48 (Prairie Dog Creek Bridge)
Orleans This bridge crosses Prairie Dog Creek. It's an example of the older bridges that helped connect communities in the county.
3 Sappa Creek Bridge
Sappa Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000713)
County road over Sappa Creek, 2 miles east of Stamford
40°07′53″N 99°33′17″W / 40.131389°N 99.554722°W / 40.131389; -99.554722 (Sappa Creek Bridge)
Stamford This bridge crosses Sappa Creek. It's another historic bridge that played a role in local travel.
4 Turkey Creek Bridge
Turkey Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000711)
County road over Turkey Creek, 2 miles west and 1 mile south of Ragan
40°17′33″N 99°19′57″W / 40.2925°N 99.3325°W / 40.2925; -99.3325 (Turkey Creek Bridge)
Ragan This bridge crosses Turkey Creek. It's part of the historic transportation network in Harlan County.

Historic Places in Hayes County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 J.M. Daniel House
J.M. Daniel House
May 30, 1985
(#85001169)
Address Restricted
Hamlet The J.M. Daniel House is a historic home in Hamlet. It gives us a glimpse into the past lives of residents in the area.
2 J.M. Daniel School-District No. 3
J.M. Daniel School-District No. 3
May 30, 1985
(#85001170)
Address Restricted
Hamlet This school building served District No. 3. It's a historic reminder of how education was provided in rural areas long ago.
3 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran German Church and Cemetery
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran German Church and Cemetery
May 16, 1985
(#85001069)
Northeast of Hayes Center
40°34′10″N 100°50′23″W / 40.5694°N 100.8397°W / 40.5694; -100.8397 (St. John's Evangelical Lutheran German Church and Cemetery)
Hayes Center This church and cemetery are historic sites. They show the German heritage and religious life of the community near Hayes Center.

Historic Places in Hitchcock County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Bridge
Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000714)
County road over an intermittent stream, 2 miles east of Stratton
40°09′07″N 101°11′29″W / 40.151944°N 101.191389°W / 40.151944; -101.191389 (Bridge)
Stratton This bridge crosses a small stream near Stratton. It's an example of the bridges built in the area to help with travel.
2 Massacre Canyon Battlefield
Massacre Canyon Battlefield
July 25, 1974
(#74001118)
Address Restricted
Trenton This site marks the location of the last major battle between the Pawnee and Sioux tribes in 1873. It's a place of historical importance for Native American history.
3 St. Paul's Methodist Protestant Church
St. Paul's Methodist Protestant Church
January 25, 1979
(#79001446)
South of Culbertson on Nebraska Highway 17
40°06′52″N 100°48′55″W / 40.114444°N 100.815278°W / 40.114444; -100.815278 (St. Paul's Methodist Protestant Church)
Culbertson This church is a historic religious building near Culbertson. It shows the religious life of the community in the past.
4 Weyl Service Station
Weyl Service Station
July 11, 2002
(#02000768)
124 E. D St.
40°10′32″N 101°00′41″W / 40.175556°N 101.011389°W / 40.175556; -101.011389 (Weyl Service Station)
Trenton This old service station is a historic example of early gas stations. It shows how cars and travel changed over time.

Historic Places in Hooker County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Hooker County Courthouse
Hooker County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002218)
Cleveland Ave. between Railroad and 1st Sts.
42°02′33″N 101°02′43″W / 42.042500°N 101.045278°W / 42.042500; -101.045278 (Hooker County Courthouse)
Mullen This courthouse is the main government building for Hooker County. It's a historic landmark in Mullen.
2 Humphrey Archeological Site
January 21, 1974
(#74001122)
South bank of the Middle Loup River, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Mullen
42°03′07″N 100°56′58″W / 42.051944°N 100.949444°W / 42.051944; -100.949444 (Humphrey Archeological Site)
Mullen This archaeological site on the Middle Loup River helps us learn about ancient cultures in the area.
3 Kelso Site
January 21, 1974
(#74001123)
Address Restricted
Mullen The Kelso Site is another important archaeological location. It provides clues about the history of human settlement in this region.

Historic Places in Howard County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Columbia Hall
Columbia Hall
July 22, 2005
(#05000724)
Junction of Nebraska Highway 58 and W. Roger Wetsch Ave.
41°07′06″N 98°32′50″W / 41.118333°N 98.547222°W / 41.118333; -98.547222 (Columbia Hall)
Dannebrog Columbia Hall is a historic building in Dannebrog. It likely served as a community gathering place for events and meetings.
2 Coufal Site
October 15, 1966
(#66000446)
Address Restricted
Cotesfield The Coufal Site is a National Historic Landmark. It's an important archaeological site that tells us about early human history.
3 Dannevirke Danish Lutheran Church and Community Hall
Dannevirke Danish Lutheran Church and Community Hall
June 25, 1999
(#99000750)
Dannervirke Rd. and Wausa
41°19′19″N 98°42′29″W / 41.321944°N 98.708056°W / 41.321944; -98.708056 (Dannevirke Danish Lutheran Church and Community Hall)
Elba This church and community hall represent the Danish heritage in the Elba area. They were important centers for the Danish Lutheran community.
4 Howard County Courthouse
Howard County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002233)
Indian St. between 6th and 7th Sts.
41°12′54″N 98°27′26″W / 41.215°N 98.457222°W / 41.215; -98.457222 (Howard County Courthouse)
St. Paul The Howard County Courthouse is the main government building in St. Paul. It's a historic landmark for the county.
5 Palmer Site
Palmer Site
October 15, 1966
(#66000447)
Address Restricted
Palmer The Palmer Site is a National Historic Landmark. It's an archaeological site that extends into Merrick County.
6 St. Peder's Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke
St. Peder's Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke
March 21, 2007
(#07000177)
1796 7th Ave.
41°08′05″N 98°36′48″W / 41.134722°N 98.613333°W / 41.134722; -98.613333 (St. Peder's Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke)
Nysted This Danish Evangelical Lutheran church is a historic site in Nysted. It reflects the Danish heritage and religious life of the community.

Historic Places in Johnson County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Johnson County Courthouse
Johnson County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002246)
Courthouse Sq.
40°22′02″N 96°11′41″W / 40.367222°N 96.194722°W / 40.367222; -96.194722 (Johnson County Courthouse)
Tecumseh This courthouse is the main government building for Johnson County. It's a historic landmark in Tecumseh.
2 Keim Stone Arch Bridge
Keim Stone Arch Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000710)
County road 624 Av over an unnamed stream just south of 729 Rd, 3 miles east and 1 mile north of Tecumseh
40°23′32″N 96°07′22″W / 40.392222°N 96.122778°W / 40.392222; -96.122778 (Keim Stone Arch Bridge)
Tecumseh This stone arch bridge is a historic example of early bridge building. It helped people travel across streams in the area.
3 Tecumseh Historic District
Tecumseh Historic District
June 20, 1975
(#75001095)
Irregular pattern roughly bounded by Atchison and Nebraska railroad tracks, 9th and Washington Sts., and U.S. Route 136
40°22′16″N 96°11′33″W / 40.371111°N 96.1925°W / 40.371111; -96.1925 (Tecumseh Historic District)
Tecumseh This historic area in Tecumseh includes several old buildings and streets. They show how the town grew and changed over time.
4 Tecumseh Opera House
Tecumseh Opera House
September 28, 1988
(#88000929)
123 S. 3rd
40°22′04″N 96°11′46″W / 40.36768°N 96.19607°W / 40.36768; -96.19607 (Tecumseh Opera House)
Tecumseh The Tecumseh Opera House was a place for entertainment and community events. It reflects the cultural life of the town in the past.
5 George Townsend House
George Townsend House
November 2, 2006
(#06000996)
61872 U.S. Highway 136
40°22′03″N 96°13′25″W / 40.36756°N 96.2235°W / 40.36756; -96.2235 (George Townsend House)
Tecumseh The George Townsend House is a historic home near Tecumseh. It gives us a glimpse into the lives of people who lived there long ago.

Historic Places in Keya Paha County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Carns State Aid Bridge
Carns State Aid Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000722)
County road over the Niobrara River, 10.8 miles northeast of Bassett
42°44′01″N 99°28′52″W / 42.733611°N 99.481111°W / 42.733611; -99.481111 (Carns State Aid Bridge)
Bassett This bridge crosses the Niobrara River. It also extends into Rock County.
2 Keya Paha County High School
Keya Paha County High School
December 1, 1986
(#86003377)
Off Nebraska Highway 12
42°49′32″N 99°44′48″W / 42.825556°N 99.746667°W / 42.825556; -99.746667 (Keya Paha County High School)
Springview This old high school building is now the Keya Paha County Historical Museum. It tells the story of education and life in the county.
3 Lewis Bridge
Lewis Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000774)
County road over the Keya Paha River, 13.6 miles northeast of Springview
42°59′53″N 99°38′08″W / 42.998056°N 99.635556°W / 42.998056; -99.635556 (Lewis Bridge)
Springview This bridge crosses the Keya Paha River. It also extends into Tripp County, South Dakota.

Historic Places in Kimball County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Fraternal Hall
Fraternal Hall
February 28, 1983
(#83001096)
2nd and Chestnut Sts.
41°14′13″N 103°39′46″W / 41.236944°N 103.662778°W / 41.236944; -103.662778 (Fraternal Hall)
Kimball This Fraternal Hall was a meeting place for community groups in Kimball. It shows the social life of the town in the past.
2 Gridley-Howe-Faden-Atkins Farmstead
Gridley-Howe-Faden-Atkins Farmstead
July 9, 1997
(#97000727)
1 mile north of the junction of Nebraska Highway 71 and State St.
41°14′48″N 103°39′48″W / 41.246667°N 103.663333°W / 41.246667; -103.663333 (Gridley-Howe-Faden-Atkins Farmstead)
Kimball This farmstead is a historic example of farming life in Kimball County. It shows how families lived and worked on the land.
3 Maginnis Irrigation Aqueduct
Maginnis Irrigation Aqueduct
October 21, 1994
(#94001231)
South of U.S. Highway 30, 5 miles west of Kimball
41°13′45″N 103°46′40″W / 41.229167°N 103.777778°W / 41.229167; -103.777778 (Maginnis Irrigation Aqueduct)
Kimball This aqueduct was part of an irrigation system. It helped bring water to farms, which was very important for growing crops in the area.
4 Wheat Growers Hotel
Wheat Growers Hotel
July 11, 2002
(#02000769)
102 S. Oak St.
41°14′18″N 103°39′36″W / 41.238333°N 103.66°W / 41.238333; -103.66 (Wheat Growers Hotel)
Kimball The Wheat Growers Hotel is a historic hotel in Kimball. It likely served travelers and people involved in the wheat farming industry.

Former Listings in Kimball County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Stone Building
Stone Building
March 31, 1983
(#83001097)
July 14, 2011
126 S. Chestnut St.
41°14′15″N 103°39′46″W / 41.2375°N 103.6628°W / 41.2375; -103.6628 (Stone Building)
Kimball This building was destroyed by fire on January 2, 2010.

Logan County: No Historic Listings

There are no properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Logan County.

Historic Places in Loup County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Pavillion Hotel
Pavillion Hotel
November 27, 1989
(#89002039)
Main St. Square
41°46′17″N 99°22′46″W / 41.771446°N 99.379515°W / 41.771446; -99.379515 (Pavillion Hotel)
Taylor The Pavillion Hotel is a historic hotel in Taylor. It was likely a central place for visitors and locals in the town.
2 Thomas and Mary Williams Homestead
Thomas and Mary Williams Homestead
December 31, 1998
(#98001565)
Approximately 0.5 miles east of Taylor, off a gravel road
41°45′53″N 99°22′22″W / 41.7647°N 99.3728°W / 41.7647; -99.3728 (Thomas and Mary Williams Homestead)
Taylor This homestead belonged to Thomas and Mary Williams. It's a historic example of early farming and settlement in Loup County.

McPherson County: No Historic Listings

There are no properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in McPherson County.

Former Listing in McPherson County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 McPherson County Courthouse
July 5, 1990
(#90000970)
March 3, 2006
Jct. of 6th and Anderson Sts.
Tryon This courthouse was damaged by a tornado in 2003 and later torn down.

Historic Places in Perkins County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Grant City Park
Grant City Park
February 16, 1996
(#96000066)
Bounded by Central Ave., 9th St., an alley line, and 8th St.
40°50′52″N 101°43′25″W / 40.847778°N 101.723611°W / 40.847778; -101.723611 (Grant City Park)
Grant Grant City Park is a historic park in Grant. It has a bandshell, which was a place for music and performances for the community.
2 Grant Commercial Historic District
Grant Commercial Historic District
February 16, 1996
(#96000025)
Roughly Central Ave. from 1st St. to 4th St.
40°50′28″N 101°43′29″W / 40.841111°N 101.724722°W / 40.841111; -101.724722 (Grant Commercial Historic District)
Grant This historic area in Grant includes several old business buildings. They show how the town's main street looked and functioned in the past.
3 Perkins County Courthouse
Perkins County Courthouse
July 5, 1990
(#90000969)
Lincoln St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts.
40°50′29″N 101°43′37″W / 40.841389°N 101.726944°W / 40.841389; -101.726944 (Perkins County Courthouse)
Grant The Perkins County Courthouse is the main government building in Grant. It's a historic landmark for the county.

Historic Places in Phelps County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Brenstrom Farmstead
Brenstrom Farmstead
March 21, 2011
(#11000104)
10417 Westside Rd.
40°39′53″N 99°33′51″W / 40.66469°N 99.56406°W / 40.66469; -99.56406 (Brenstrom Farmstead)
South of Overton The Brenstrom Farmstead is a historic farm. It shows how farming was done in the area long ago.
2 CB&Q Holdrege Depot
CB&Q Holdrege Depot
February 21, 1997
(#97000131)
700 Ironhorse St.
40°26′09″N 99°22′14″W / 40.435833°N 99.370556°W / 40.435833; -99.370556 (CB&Q Holdrege Depot)
Holdrege This train depot was part of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was a busy place for people and goods traveling by train.
3 Farmers State Bank
Farmers State Bank
December 31, 2013
(#13001022)
307 Commercial St.
40°28′40″N 99°30′27″W / 40.477672°N 99.507382°W / 40.477672; -99.507382 (Farmers State Bank)
Loomis The Farmers State Bank is a historic bank building in Loomis. It shows the financial history and architecture of the town.
4 Kinner House
Kinner House
April 14, 2004
(#04000294)
515 Tibbals
40°26′23″N 99°22′56″W / 40.439722°N 99.382222°W / 40.439722; -99.382222 (Kinner House)
Holdrege The Kinner House is a historic home in Holdrege. It gives us a look into the lives of people who lived there long ago.
5 Phelps County Courthouse
Phelps County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002242)
5th Ave. between East and West Aves.
40°26′22″N 99°22′12″W / 40.439444°N 99.37°W / 40.439444; -99.37 (Phelps County Courthouse)
Holdrege The Phelps County Courthouse is the main government building in Holdrege. It's a historic landmark for the county.

Historic Places in Pierce County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Athletic Park Band Shell
Athletic Park Band Shell
November 12, 1992
(#92001573)
Northwestern corner of the junction of Harper and Main Sts.
42°21′15″N 97°47′34″W / 42.354167°N 97.792778°W / 42.354167; -97.792778 (Athletic Park Band Shell)
Plainview This band shell in Athletic Park was a place for music and performances. It shows the cultural life of Plainview in the past.
2 Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Depot
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Depot
November 16, 2005
(#05001291)
304 S. Main St.
42°20′53″N 97°47′36″W / 42.348056°N 97.793333°W / 42.348056; -97.793333 (Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Depot)
Plainview This train depot was part of the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad. It was important for transportation in Plainview.
3 Meridian Highway
Meridian Highway
November 29, 2001
(#01001273)
4.5 miles along county roads, following 552 Ave., 853 Rd., and 551 Ave.
42°10′43″N 97°29′28″W / 42.178611°N 97.491111°W / 42.178611; -97.491111 (Meridian Highway)
Pierce This section of the Meridian Highway is a historic road. It was an important route for early car travel.
4 Plainview Carnegie Library
Plainview Carnegie Library
February 25, 1993
(#93000056)
102 S. Main St.
42°21′02″N 97°47′36″W / 42.350556°N 97.793333°W / 42.350556; -97.793333 (Plainview Carnegie Library)
Plainview This library was built with money from Andrew Carnegie. It's a historic place for learning in Plainview.
5 Willow Creek Bridge
Willow Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000706)
County road over Willow Creek, 6.5 miles south of Foster
42°10′38″N 97°40′01″W / 42.177222°N 97.666944°W / 42.177222; -97.666944 (Willow Creek Bridge)
Foster This bridge was moved to Gilman Park in Pierce, Nebraska in 1994. It's a historic example of bridge construction.

Historic Places in Polk County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Clarks Site
Clarks Site
August 14, 1973
(#73001071)
Southwestern portion of Section 17, Township 14 North, Range 4 West
Coordinates missing
Osceola The Clarks Site is an archaeological site. It helps us learn about the ancient history of the area near Osceola.
2 Gov. John Hopwood Mickey House
Gov. John Hopwood Mickey House
May 12, 1977
(#77000835)
State St.
41°10′12″N 97°32′52″W / 41.17°N 97.547778°W / 41.17; -97.547778 (Gov. John Hopwood Mickey House)
Osceola This was the home of Governor John Hopwood Mickey. He was an important political figure in Nebraska's history.
3 Charles H. Morrill Homestead
Charles H. Morrill Homestead
June 4, 1973
(#73001072)
0.5 miles southeast of Stromsburg on U.S. Route 81
41°06′23″N 97°35′35″W / 41.106389°N 97.593056°W / 41.106389; -97.593056 (Charles H. Morrill Homestead)
Stromsburg This homestead belonged to Charles H. Morrill. It's a historic example of early farming and settlement in the area.
4 Polk County Courthouse
Polk County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002238)
Courthouse Sq.
41°10′49″N 97°32′48″W / 41.180278°N 97.546667°W / 41.180278; -97.546667 (Polk County Courthouse)
Osceola The Polk County Courthouse is the main government building in Osceola. It's a historic landmark for the county.
5 Strickland Site
July 3, 1996
(#96000683)
Address Restricted
Silver Creek The Strickland Site is an archaeological site. It helps us learn about the ancient history of the area near Silver Creek.
6 Victor E. Wilson House
Victor E. Wilson House
July 7, 1988
(#88000915)
518 Main St.
41°06′57″N 97°35′54″W / 41.115833°N 97.598333°W / 41.115833; -97.598333 (Victor E. Wilson House)
Stromsburg The Victor E. Wilson House is a historic home in Stromsburg. It gives us a look into the lives of people who lived there long ago.

Historic Places in Rock County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe
Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe
July 26, 2006
(#06000640)
205 Clark
42°35′07″N 99°32′16″W / 42.585278°N 99.537778°W / 42.585278; -99.537778 (Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe)
Bassett The Bassett Lodge and Range Cafe is a historic place in Bassett. It likely served as a stopping point for travelers and a community gathering spot.
2 Carns State Aid Bridge
Carns State Aid Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000722)
County road over the Niobrara River, 10.8 miles northeast of Bassett
42°44′01″N 99°28′52″W / 42.733611°N 99.481111°W / 42.733611; -99.481111 (Carns State Aid Bridge)
Bassett This bridge crosses the Niobrara River. It also extends into Keya Paha County.
3 Rock County Courthouse
Rock County Courthouse
July 5, 1990
(#90000968)
State St. between Caroline and Bertha Sts.
42°34′58″N 99°32′07″W / 42.582778°N 99.535278°W / 42.582778; -99.535278 (Rock County Courthouse)
Bassett The Rock County Courthouse is the main government building in Bassett. It's a historic landmark for the county.

Historic Places in Sherman County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Archeological Site 25SM20
February 12, 2002
(#01001276)
Address Restricted
Loup City This archaeological site helps us learn about the ancient history of the area near Loup City.
2 Frederick Hotel
Frederick Hotel
October 16, 2002
(#02000770)
810 O St.
41°16′30″N 98°58′07″W / 41.275°N 98.968611°W / 41.275; -98.968611 (Frederick Hotel)
Loup City The Frederick Hotel is a historic hotel in Loup City. It likely served as a stopping point for travelers and a social hub for the community.
3 Loup City Township Carnegie Library
Loup City Township Carnegie Library
December 27, 2007
(#07001326)
652 N St.
41°16′34″N 98°58′00″W / 41.276111°N 98.966667°W / 41.276111; -98.966667 (Loup City Township Carnegie Library)
Loup City This library was built with money from Andrew Carnegie. It's a historic place for learning in Loup City.
4 Sherman County Courthouse
Sherman County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002225)
630 O St.
41°16′31″N 98°57′58″W / 41.275278°N 98.966111°W / 41.275278; -98.966111 (Sherman County Courthouse)
Loup City The Sherman County Courthouse is the main government building in Loup City. It's a historic landmark for the county.
5 Sweetwater Archeological Site
Sweetwater Archeological Site
July 29, 1974
(#74001141)
SW 1/4, section 35, township 13N, range 15W
41°02′53″N 99°00′58″W / 41.04804°N 99.0161°W / 41.04804; -99.0161 (Sweetwater Archeological Site)
Sweetwater The Sweetwater Archeological Site is an important archaeological location. It provides clues about the history of human settlement in this region.

Stanton County: No Historic Listings

There are no properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Stanton County.

Historic Places in Thayer County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Richard E. Dill House
Richard E. Dill House
January 29, 1973
(#73001077)
Southwest corner, 6th and Mercy Streets
40°14′53″N 97°23′19″W / 40.24805°N 97.38856°W / 40.24805; -97.38856 (Richard E. Dill House)
Alexandria The Richard E. Dill House is a historic home in Alexandria. It gives us a glimpse into the lives of people who lived there long ago.
2 Site No. JF00-072
Site No. JF00-072
June 19, 1987
(#87001000)
Junction of Thayer, Jefferson, Washington, and Republic county lines
40°00′07″N 97°22′09″W / 40.00198°N 97.3692°W / 40.00198; -97.3692 (Site No. JF00-072)
Hubbell Precinct This site marks an important survey point where four county lines meet. It's a unique historical marker.
3 US Post Office-Hebron
US Post Office-Hebron
May 11, 1992
(#92000473)
145 N. 5th St.
40°10′03″N 97°35′21″W / 40.167467°N 97.58914°W / 40.167467; -97.58914 (US Post Office-Hebron)
Hebron This is one of 12 post offices in Nebraska that has a special mural. The mural, called "Stampeding Buffalo Stopping a Train" (1939), was painted by Eldora Lorenzini.

Historic Places in Thomas County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Bessey Nursery
Bessey Nursery
May 24, 1978
(#78001715)
West of Halsey off Nebraska Highway 2
41°54′02″N 100°18′26″W / 41.900556°N 100.307222°W / 41.900556; -100.307222 (Bessey Nursery)
Halsey The Bessey Nursery is a historic tree nursery. It played a big role in planting trees in the Nebraska National Forest.

Former Listing in Thomas County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Thomas County Courthouse
July 5, 1990
(#90000971)
July 3, 2007
503 Main Street
Thedford This courthouse is no longer listed on the Register.

Historic Places in Thurston County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Blackbird Hill
Blackbird Hill
May 2, 1979
(#79001456)
Off U.S. Route 75 southeast of Macy
42°04′48″N 96°17′55″W / 42.08°N 96.2986°W / 42.08; -96.2986 (Blackbird Hill)
Anderson Township Blackbird Hill is a traditional burial site for leaders of the Omaha tribe, including Chief Blackbird. It's a very important place for Native American history.
2 First Thurston County Courthouse
First Thurston County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002210)
400-412 Main St.
42°06′51″N 96°42′26″W / 42.114167°N 96.707222°W / 42.114167; -96.707222 (First Thurston County Courthouse)
Pender This building was the very first courthouse for Thurston County. It's a historic reminder of the county's early government.
3 North Omaha Creek Bridge
North Omaha Creek Bridge
June 29, 1992
(#92000727)
Township road over the North Omaha Creek, 3 miles southwest of Winnebago
42°11′38″N 96°31′50″W / 42.193889°N 96.530556°W / 42.193889; -96.530556 (North Omaha Creek Bridge)
Winnebago This bridge is no longer standing.
4 Dr. Susan Picotte Memorial Hospital
Dr. Susan Picotte Memorial Hospital
December 16, 1988
(#88002762)
505 Matthewson St.
42°09′06″N 96°29′41″W / 42.151667°N 96.494722°W / 42.151667; -96.494722 (Dr. Susan Picotte Memorial Hospital)
Walthill This hospital was named after Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte, the first Native American female doctor. It's a very important historic site for health care and Native American history.
5 Susan La Flesche Picotte House
Susan La Flesche Picotte House
November 10, 2009
(#09000905)
100 S. Taft St.
42°08′49″N 96°29′33″W / 42.146936°N 96.492478°W / 42.146936; -96.492478 (Susan La Flesche Picotte House)
Walthill This was the home of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. It's a historic place that tells the story of her life and work.
6 Thurston County Courthouse
Thurston County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002209)
Main St. between 5th and 6th Sts.
42°06′49″N 96°42′32″W / 42.113611°N 96.708889°W / 42.113611; -96.708889 (Thurston County Courthouse)
Pender This courthouse is the main government building in Pender. It's a historic landmark for Thurston County.

Historic Places in Wayne County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Wayne Commercial Historic District
Wayne Commercial Historic District
December 8, 2009
(#09001071)
S. Main, N. Main, and 2nd St.
42°13′49″N 97°01′04″W / 42.230278°N 97.017783°W / 42.230278; -97.017783 (Wayne Commercial Historic District)
Wayne This historic area in Wayne includes several old business buildings. They show how the town's main streets looked and functioned in the past.
2 Wayne County Courthouse
Wayne County Courthouse
May 2, 1979
(#79001458)
510 Pearl St.
42°14′03″N 97°01′11″W / 42.234167°N 97.019722°W / 42.234167; -97.019722 (Wayne County Courthouse)
Wayne The Wayne County Courthouse is the main government building in Wayne. It's a historic landmark for the county.
3 Wayne Municipal Auditorium
Wayne Municipal Auditorium
March 28, 2002
(#02000273)
222 N. Pearl St.
42°13′52″N 97°01′10″W / 42.231111°N 97.019444°W / 42.231111; -97.019444 (Wayne Municipal Auditorium)
Wayne The Wayne Municipal Auditorium was a place for entertainment and community events. It reflects the cultural life of the town.
4 Wayne United States Post Office
Wayne United States Post Office
December 27, 2007
(#07001325)
120 Pearl St.
42°13′48″N 97°01′09″W / 42.23°N 97.019167°W / 42.23; -97.019167 (Wayne United States Post Office)
Wayne This post office is a historic building in Wayne. It has served the community's postal needs for many years.
5 Dr. W.C. Wightman House
Dr. W.C. Wightman House
June 13, 1978
(#78001717)
702 Lincoln St.
42°14′09″N 97°01′15″W / 42.235833°N 97.020833°W / 42.235833; -97.020833 (Dr. W.C. Wightman House)
Wayne This was the home of Dr. W.C. Wightman. It's a historic house that gives us a look into the lives of important people in Wayne's past.

Historic Places in Wheeler County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 A.T. Ranch Headquarters
A.T. Ranch Headquarters
May 2, 1990
(#90000565)
Star Route 1
41°56′52″N 98°29′58″W / 41.94781°N 98.49944°W / 41.94781; -98.49944 (A.T. Ranch Headquarters)
Bartlett The A.T. Ranch Headquarters is a historic ranch. It shows the importance of ranching in the history of Wheeler County.
2 Former Wheeler County Courthouse
Former Wheeler County Courthouse
January 10, 1990
(#89002215)
Main St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts.
41°53′03″N 98°33′06″W / 41.884167°N 98.551667°W / 41.884167; -98.551667 (Former Wheeler County Courthouse)
Bartlett This building was once the courthouse for Wheeler County. It's a historic reminder of the county's early government.

Historic Places in York County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Bradshaw Town Hall
Bradshaw Town Hall
May 31, 1984
(#84002499)
Off U.S. Route 34
40°53′01″N 97°44′48″W / 40.883611°N 97.746667°W / 40.883611; -97.746667 (Bradshaw Town Hall)
Bradshaw The Bradshaw Town Hall is a historic building. It served as a central place for town meetings and community events.
2 Clem's Opera House
Clem's Opera House
September 28, 1988
(#88000949)
Main and Post Sts.
41°01′41″N 97°24′07″W / 41.028056°N 97.401944°W / 41.028056; -97.401944 (Clem's Opera House)
Gresham Clem's Opera House was a place for entertainment and community events in Gresham. It shows the cultural life of the town in the past.
3 W.S. Jeffery Farmstead
W.S. Jeffery Farmstead
July 26, 1982
(#82003208)
West of Benedict
40°59′57″N 97°41′26″W / 40.999167°N 97.690556°W / 40.999167; -97.690556 (W.S. Jeffery Farmstead)
Benedict The W.S. Jeffery Farmstead is a historic farm. It shows how farming was done in the area long ago.
4 York Public Library
York Public Library
December 4, 1990
(#90001765)
306 E. 7th St.
40°52′04″N 97°35′24″W / 40.867778°N 97.59°W / 40.867778; -97.59 (York Public Library)
York The York Public Library is a historic place for learning in York. It has served the community for many years.
5 York Subway
York Subway
June 29, 1992
(#92000772)
14th and 15th Sts. and BNSF tracks over U.S. Route 81
40°52′27″N 97°35′34″W / 40.874167°N 97.592778°W / 40.874167; -97.592778 (York Subway)
York The York Subway is a historic underpass. It allowed roads to go under the train tracks, which was important for transportation.

Former Listings in York County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 York County Courthouse
December 6, 1975
(#75001103)
Unknown
5th St. and Lincoln Ave.
York This courthouse is no longer listed on the Register.
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