Burt County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Burt County Courthouse, at 13th St. between M and N Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 10, 1990. It was among the first 3 of Tekamah’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts, as it does for 9 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 1 acre. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric courthouse in Tekamah, Nebraska, USA. 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 · 16 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
13th St. between M and N Sts., Tekamah · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Burt County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Burt County Courthouse
Is Burt County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 1990 (Register number 89002223).
Is Burt County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Atkinson, 24.7 miles away.
Can you visit Burt 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 Burt County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 73919517 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.