Ponca Historic District
Also known as County Courthouses of Nebrask
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Ponca Historic District, at Roughly bounded by East, Court, 2nd and 3rd Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1979. The Register lists it for its commerce, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Commercial, as it does for 18 other Nebraska listings. The district takes in 38 historic buildings. The listing covers 40 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Ponca, 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 · 110 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Roughly bounded by East, Court, 2nd and 3rd Sts., Ponca · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Cook Blacksmith ShopBuilding · 0.1 mi on - 3
Dixon County CourthouseItalianate · next door
Memories of Ponca Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ponca Historic District
Is Ponca Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 18, 1979 (Register number 79001438).
Is Ponca Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sergeant Floyd, 12.7 miles away.
Can you visit Ponca Historic District?
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 Ponca Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 110 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 73920332 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.