Howard County Courthouse - St. Paul, NE
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358
N 41° 12.902 W 098° 47.065
14T E 518071 N 4562650
This old courthouse is on a large plat with scenic grounds and large war memorial honoring veterans of all wars.
Waymark Code: WM2K3K
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
Views: 18

Howard County was established in 1871, the same year St. Paul was established and named the first county seat. In 1877 the first courthouse was built. By 1912 county officials were interested in replacing the aging building. Construction began in 1912, but because of problems with contractors the Classical Revival-style courthouse was not completed until 1915.
Year Built: 1915

Current Use of Building: County Court House

Level of Courts: County

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1915 - present

Physical Address:
Indian St. between 6th and 7th Sts St. Paul, NE


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Architect: Not listed

Hours: Not listed

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