About this property
The Dundy County Courthouse, located at West 7th Avenue and Chief Street in Benkelman, Nebraska, was built in 1921. It is significant for association with government and for its architecture. Relative to other Nebraska "county citadel"-type courthouses, it has an unusual degree of geometric ornamentation.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 89002237. It was listed on January 10, 1990.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Dundy County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Dundy County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Dundy County Courthouse?
Dundy County Courthouse is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dundy County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Dundy County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
Can I research the history near Dundy County Courthouse?
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