Dawes County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Dawes County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 5, 1990. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 26 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Nebraska MPS. The listing covers 2.5 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 16 MB · National Archives↗Finding Dawes County Courthouse
S. Main St. between 4th and 5th Sts., Whitney
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Art Deco style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Art Deco.
Memories of Dawes County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Dawes County Courthouse
Is Dawes County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 5, 1990 (Register number 90000975).
Is Dawes County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Robinson and Red Cloud Agency, 12.6 miles away.
Can you visit Dawes 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 Dawes 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 73919603 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.