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Knox County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Knox County Courthouse

A district of 2 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1990
Modern MovementListed 1990Center

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Knox County Courthouse, at Main St. between Brazile and Bridge Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 5, 1990. The Register lists it for its politics, at the local level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 23 other Nebraska listings. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isCourthouse in Nebraska, United States. 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 · 16 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Main St. between Brazile and Bridge Sts., Center · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Knox County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Episcopal ChurchBuilding · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Knox County Courthouse

Is Knox County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 5, 1990 (Register number 90000972).

Is Knox County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Knox 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 Knox County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 73919745 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.