Washington County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Washington County Courthouse, at 16th St. between Colfax and South Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990. It was among the first 4 of Blair’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance Revival, as it does for 31 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 2.5 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Blair, Nebraska. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 22 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
16th St. between Colfax and South Sts., Blair · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Renaissance Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Renaissance Revival.
Memories of Washington County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Washington County Courthouse
Is Washington County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002221).
Is Washington County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Atkinson, 8.6 miles away.
Can you visit Washington 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 Washington County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 73919928 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.