National Register of Historic Places

Burt County Courthouse

Tekamah, Burt County, Nebraska
Listed
January 10, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
89002223

About this property

The Burt County Courthouse is a historic building in Tekamah, Nebraska, and the courthouse for Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1916-1917 to replace the old 1878 courthouse. It was designed in the Beaux Arts style by Rose & Peterson. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 10, 1990. The courthouse contains a floor mosaic of the Seal of Nebraska dating from the construction of the building. The walls are painted with more recent murals by local artists commemorating military and government service by people in Burt County over its history.

Location

13th St. between M and N Sts.
Tekamah, Burt County, Nebraska
41.77870, -96.22048

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Tekamah City Bridge
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Houston, E. C., House
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Burt County State Bank
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Tekamah Auditorium
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When was Burt County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Burt County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Burt County Courthouse?

Burt County Courthouse is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burt County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Burt County Courthouse is recorded as the listed era.

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