Nuckolls County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Nuckolls County Courthouse, at 150 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990: the first place in Nelson 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 Renaissance Revival, as it does for 31 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 3.7 acres.
What it isCourthouse in Nelson, 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 · 19 MB · National Archives↗1890 to today
- 1890Built, designed by George E. McDonald
- 1990Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 36 years
Finding Nuckolls County Courthouse
150 S. Main St., Nelson
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Nuckolls County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Nuckolls County Courthouse
Is Nuckolls County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002219).
Is Nuckolls County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 73919793 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.