Dawes County Courthouse - Chadron Nebraska - WPA Projects on Waymarking.com

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Dawes County is located in the far northwest corner of the state. It became a county in 1885 when residents successfully petitioned it to separate from Sioux County. In an election, Chadron, the terminus for the railroad serving the area, was selected over Dawes City (present-day Whitney) as the county seat.

The original courthouse was built in 1887. Beginning in 1935, the county board took steps to construct a new courthouse. They met in special session on June 28, 1935, regarding a Public Works Administration (PWA) grant for the proposed courthouse and jail. In October 1935 the commissioners voted to accept a contract with the federal government for the project. In May 1937 the new courthouse, constructed in the Art Deco style, officially opened.

Project type: Government building (non-park) Date built or created: 1936 Location: Chadron Nebraska City: Chadron Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear Website for additional information: [Web Link]

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