National Register of Historic Places

Red Willow County Courthouse

McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska
Listed
July 4, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000966

About this property

The Red Willow County Courthouse is a historic building in McCook, Nebraska, which serves as the courthouse of Red Willow County, Nebraska. Two prior county courthouses were built in Indianola, Nebraska, in 1873 and 1880, followed by a third one in McCook, built in 1896. The current courthouse was built in 1926. It was designed by architect Marcus L. Evans in the Classical Revival style, with "symmetric arrangement, monumental proportions, smooth stone surface, prominent columns, unadorned parapet, rusticated and ashlar finish, and such classical elements as acroteria, fluted Doric columns, rosettes, and triglyphs." It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 5, 1990.

Location

McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska
40.20196, -100.62606

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 Battles

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When was Red Willow County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Red Willow County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Red Willow County Courthouse?

Red Willow County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Red Willow County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Red Willow County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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