National Register of Historic Places

Lee, George F., Octagon Houses

Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
Listed
November 23, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000834

About this property

The George F. Lee Octagon Houses were built by farmer and carpenter George F. Lee south of Nebraska City, Nebraska near the Missouri River. The first one constructed was a frame octagon house, whose date of construction is unknown; the second, a brick octagon house, was built in 1872 across the road from the first. On November 23, 1977, they were added to the National Register of Historic Places. Only the wooden house survives. Lee was a congregationalist and instrumental in the formation of Doane University. He gave part of his estate to Doane, and the University named the chapel of "The Con" after him. The historic pentagon shaped building has Lee Memorial Chapel above the west entrance and Whitcomb Conservatory of Music on the east entrance.

Location

Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska
40.57199, -95.80309

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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

Camp Creek Cemetery and Chapel
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0.3 mi
Camp Creek School, Otoe County District No. 54
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1.4 mi
Majors, Thomas J., Farmstead
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St. Benedict's Catholic Church
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Bridge
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7.3 mi

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When was Lee, George F., Octagon Houses listed on the National Register?

Lee, George F., Octagon Houses was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Lee, George F., Octagon Houses?

Lee, George F., Octagon Houses is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Lee, George F., Octagon Houses is recorded as the industrial era.

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