Dundy County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Dundy County Courthouse, at W. 7th Ave. and Chief St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990: the first place in Benkelman to be listed. Only 415 of Nebraska’s 1,047 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements, as it does for 13 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 2 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
W. 7th Ave. and Chief St., Benkelman · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Dundy County CourthouseStart here
- 2Zorn TheatreBuilding · next door
Memories of Dundy County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Dundy County Courthouse
Is Dundy County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002237).
Is Dundy County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Dundy County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Dundy County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73919651 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.