Franklin County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Franklin County Courthouse
Franklin County Courthouse, at 15th Ave. between N and O Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 5, 1990. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 41 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 1.1 acres.
What it isCourthouse in Franklin, 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 · 12 MB · National Archives↗Finding Franklin County Courthouse
15th Ave. between N and O Sts., Franklin
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Franklin County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Franklin County Courthouse
Is Franklin County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 5, 1990 (Register number 90000962).
Is Franklin County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cather House, 22.9 miles away.
Can you visit Franklin 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 Franklin County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 12 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 73919661 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.