Kearney County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Kearney County Courthouse, at 5th St. between Colorado and Minden Aves., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state 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. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Minden, 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗1906 to today
- 1906Built
- 1990Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 36 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes
5th St. between Colorado and Minden Aves., Minden · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Kearney County CourthouseStart here
- 2
W. T. Thorne BuildingRenaissance Revival · Built 1891 · next door - 3
US Post Office-MindenModerne · 0.1 mi on
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Kearney County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Kearney County Courthouse
Is Kearney County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002234).
Is Kearney County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Kearney 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 Kearney County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 73919725 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.