Seward County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Seward County Courthouse, at Seward between 5th and 6th Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990. It was among the first 3 of Seward’s 5 listings. 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. The listing covers 1.2 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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 · 22 MB · National Archives↗1905 to today
- 1905Built
- 1990Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 36 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Seward between 5th and 6th Sts., Seward · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Seward County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Seward County Courthouse
Is Seward County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002245).
Is Seward County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Nebraska State Capitol, 21.9 miles away.
Can you visit Seward 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 Seward County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 73919877 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.