About this property
The Knox County Courthouse is a historic building in Center, Nebraska, the county seat of Knox County. After a series of five elections to determine a county seat, Center — located on two corn fields in the geographic center of the county — was selected in 1901 as the county seat. The first courthouse was built in 1902.
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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 90000972. It was listed on July 4, 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 Knox County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Knox County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Knox County Courthouse?
Knox County Courthouse is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Knox County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Knox County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Knox County Courthouse?
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