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Thurston County Courthouse
Photo: Ammodramus, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Thurston County Courthouse

Also known as 2nd Thurston County Courthouse; Pender School

Pender’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jan 10, 1990; only 415 of Nebraska’s 1,047 listings are older
Late VictorianListed 1990Pender
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Thurston County Courthouse

Thurston County Courthouse, at Main St. between 5th and 6th Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990: the first place in Pender to be listed. Only 415 of Nebraska’s 1,047 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 43 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS.

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 · 15 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Main St. between 5th and 6th Sts., Pender · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Thurston County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2First Thurston County CourthouseRenaissance · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Thurston County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002209).

Is Thurston County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Picotte, Dr. Susan, Memorial Hospital, 11.3 miles away.

Can you visit Thurston 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 Thurston County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 73919899 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.