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

Otoe County in Nebraska, where these historic places are located.

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are super important to history? In Otoe County, Nebraska, there are many special spots that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect places that tell us stories about the past.

There are 27 amazing places and areas in Otoe County that are on this list. One of them is even a National Historic Landmark, which means it's extra special! Two other places used to be on the list but have since been removed. Let's explore some of these cool historic sites!

Historic Places in Otoe County

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Arbor Lodge		April 16, 1969 (#69000135)	Arbor Lodge State Park, west of Nebraska City 40°40′49″N 95°52′42″W / 40.680278°N 95.878333°W / 40.680278; -95.878333 (Arbor Lodge)	Nebraska City	Arbor Lodge was the home of J. Sterling Morton, who started Arbor Day! It's now a beautiful state park with lots of trees.
2	Boscobel		June 17, 1976 (#76001133)	North of Nebraska City on Steamwagon Rd. 40°40′59″N 95°52′36″W / 40.683056°N 95.876667°W / 40.683056; -95.876667 (Boscobel)	Nebraska City	Boscobel is a historic home that shows how people lived a long time ago in Nebraska City.
3	Bridge		June 29, 1992 (#92000737)	Unnamed stream, southwest of Nebraska City 40°41′45″N 95°53′01″W / 40.69572°N 95.88361°W / 40.69572; -95.88361 (Bridge)	Nebraska City	This old concrete bridge was once part of a major highway system in Nebraska. Even though the road is gone, the bridge remains.
4	Bridge		June 29, 1992 (#92000733)	County road over an unnamed stream, 4.1 miles (6.6 km) southwest of Lorton 40°34′01″N 96°05′26″W / 40.566944°N 96.090556°W / 40.566944; -96.090556 (Bridge)	Lorton	Another historic bridge, showing how important bridges were for travel and trade in the past.
5	Camp Creek Cemetery and Chapel		March 21, 2011 (#11000102)	Northeast corner of County Road P and S. 70th Rd. 40°34′04″N 95°48′08″W / 40.567778°N 95.802222°W / 40.567778; -95.802222 (Camp Creek Cemetery and Chapel)	Nebraska City	This site includes a historic cemetery and a chapel, giving us a look into the community's past.
6	Camp Creek School, Otoe County District No. 54		June 5, 1980 (#80002459)	6903 Q Rd 40°33′08″N 95°48′42″W / 40.55228°N 95.81164°W / 40.55228; -95.81164 (Camp Creek School, Otoe County District No. 54)	Nebraska City	Imagine going to school here! This old schoolhouse shows what education was like in rural Nebraska.
7	Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorial Hall		February 25, 1994 (#94000067)	908 1st Corso 40°40′33″N 95°51′25″W / 40.67592°N 95.85689°W / 40.67592; -95.85689 (Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Memorial Hall)	Nebraska City	This hall was built by the Grand Army of the Republic, a group of Civil War veterans. It's a tribute to their service.
8	Harmony School, School District No. 53		July 22, 2005 (#05000723)	6265 Q Rd. 40°33′09″N 95°52′20″W / 40.55239°N 95.87214°W / 40.55239; -95.87214 (Harmony School, School District No. 53)	Nebraska City	Another historic school building, showing the importance of education in early Nebraska communities.
9	Kregel Wind Mill Company		February 25, 1993 (#93000061)	1416 Central Ave. 40°40′37″N 95°51′49″W / 40.676944°N 95.86361°W / 40.676944; -95.86361 (Kregel Wind Mill Company)	Nebraska City	This was once a factory that made windmills! Now it's a museum where you can learn how these amazing machines worked.
10	George F. Lee Octagon Houses		November 23, 1977 (#77000834)	South of Nebraska City off U.S. Route 73 40°34′18″N 95°48′05″W / 40.571674°N 95.801498°W / 40.571674; -95.801498 (George F. Lee Octagon Houses)	Nebraska City	These unique houses are shaped like octagons! They were a popular style for a short time in the 1800s.
11	Little Nemaha River Bridge		June 29, 1992 (#92000720)	County road over the Little Nemaha River, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) northwest of Dunbar 40°40′58″N 96°02′43″W / 40.68264°N 96.04517°W / 40.68264; -96.04517 (Little Nemaha River Bridge)	Dunbar	This bridge over the Little Nemaha River is no longer there, but it was once an important crossing.
12	Joachim Massow-Charles and Annie Schutz House		August 28, 2012 (#12000567)	4250 F Rd. 40°42′39″N 96°03′34″W / 40.710704°N 96.059395°W / 40.710704; -96.059395 (Joachim Massow-Charles and Annie Schutz House)	Dunbar	This historic house tells the story of the Massow and Schutz families who lived there.
13	Mayhew Cabin		February 11, 2011 (#11000013)	2012 4th Corso 40°40′24″N 95°52′12″W / 40.673333°N 95.87003°W / 40.673333; -95.87003 (Mayhew Cabin)	Nebraska City	The Mayhew Cabin was a stop on the Underground Railroad, a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom. It's a powerful symbol of courage and hope.
14	McCartney School District 17		November 15, 2000 (#00001379)	5797 H Road 40°40′57″N 95°55′00″W / 40.682436°N 95.916631°W / 40.682436; -95.916631 (McCartney School District 17)	Nebraska City	This school building is no longer standing, but its history is still remembered.
15	Memorial Building		March 22, 2016 (#16000106)	810 1st Corso 40°40′33″N 95°51′20″W / 40.675955°N 95.855570°W / 40.675955; -95.855570 (Memorial Building)	Nebraska City	This building serves as a memorial, honoring important events or people from the past.
16	Morton-James Public Library		May 28, 1976 (#76001134)	923 First Corso 40°40′32″N 95°51′26″W / 40.675441°N 95.85736°W / 40.675441; -95.85736 (Morton-James Public Library)	Nebraska City	A beautiful historic library, where people have been reading and learning for many years.
17	Nebraska City Burlington Depot		August 8, 1997 (#97000881)	Southeast intersection of 6th Street and 7th Corso 40°40′13″N 95°51′09″W / 40.67019°N 95.85256°W / 40.67019; -95.85256 (Nebraska City Burlington Depot)	Nebraska City	This old train station was a busy place when trains were the main way to travel and transport goods.
18	Nebraska City Historic District		October 29, 1976 (#76001135)	Roughly bounded by 5th Ave., 3rd St., 19th St., and 1st Corso 40°40′43″N 95°51′30″W / 40.678611°N 95.858333°W / 40.678611; -95.858333 (Nebraska City Historic District)	Nebraska City	This district includes many historic buildings in Nebraska City, showing how the town grew over time.
19	Otoe County Courthouse		June 18, 1976 (#76001136)	10th St. and Central Ave. 40°40′34″N 95°51′30″W / 40.676193°N 95.858264°W / 40.676193; -95.858264 (Otoe County Courthouse)	Nebraska City	The Otoe County Courthouse is where important government decisions have been made for many years.
20	St. Benedict's Catholic Church		January 27, 1983 (#83001100)	411 5th Rue 40°40′11″N 95°50′28″W / 40.66972°N 95.84111°W / 40.66972; -95.84111 (St. Benedict's Catholic Church)	Nebraska City	This beautiful church has been a place of worship for the community for a long time.
21	South 13th Street Historic District		October 29, 1976 (#76001137)	Roughly bounded by 12th Street, 14th Street, 1st Corso, and 6th Corso 40°40′24″N 95°51′39″W / 40.673333°N 95.860833°W / 40.673333; -95.860833 (South 13th Street Historic District)	Nebraska City	This district on South 13th Street has many old buildings that show the history of the area.
22	South Nebraska City Historic District		October 22, 1976 (#76001138)	Roughly bounded by 4th Street, 11th Street, 1st Corso, and 4th Corso 40°40′27″N 95°51′14″W / 40.674167°N 95.853889°W / 40.674167; -95.853889 (South Nebraska City Historic District)	Nebraska City	Another historic district in Nebraska City, preserving the look and feel of the past.
23	U.S. Post Office		September 3, 1971 (#71000488)	202 S. 8th St. 40°40′32″N 95°51′20″W / 40.67547°N 95.85542°W / 40.67547; -95.85542 (U.S. Post Office)	Nebraska City	This building was once the U.S. Post Office. Now it's the Farmers Bank & Trust Co., but its history remains.
24	Unadilla Main Street Historic District		February 17, 1995 (#95000095)	Northern side of Main St. between G and H Sts. 40°40′54″N 96°16′21″W / 40.68172°N 96.2726°W / 40.68172; -96.2726 (Unadilla Main Street Historic District)	Unadilla	The Main Street of Unadilla has many historic buildings that tell the story of this small town.
25	Jasper A. Ware House		July 16, 1973 (#73001070)	420 Steinhart Park Rd. 40°40′18″N 95°52′50″W / 40.67157°N 95.88064°W / 40.67157; -95.88064 (Jasper A. Ware House)	Nebraska City	This house is now a museum called the "Wildwood Historic Center," where you can learn about local history.
26	Wolf Creek Bridge		June 29, 1992 (#92000738)	Vacated county road over Wolf Creek, 10.3 miles (16.6 km) northeast of Dunbar 40°47′03″N 95°54′57″W / 40.78415°N 95.91576°W / 40.78415; -95.91576 (Wolf Creek Bridge)	Dunbar	This old bridge over Wolf Creek is a reminder of how people traveled in the past.
27	Wyoming Bridge		June 29, 1992 (#92000736)	County road over Squaw Creek, 9.1 miles (14.6 km) northeast of Dunbar 40°44′43″N 95°53′33″W / 40.745343°N 95.892594°W / 40.745343; -95.892594 (Wyoming Bridge)	Dunbar	This bridge was replaced in 2003, but it was once an important part of the local road system.

Places No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if it is changed too much or if it is no longer standing.