Dawson County Courthouse, Lexington, NE
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N 40° 46.807 W 099° 44.466
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This Beaux Arts style courthouse was built in 1913-1914.
Waymark Code: WM3XAE
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2008
Views: 29
The early settlement of Plum Creek, on the Overland Trail, and with a bridge across the Platte river, was an undisputed choice for County seat when Dawson County was organized in 1871. In 1889 the name of the fast growing town was changed to Lexington.
The first courthouse, built in 1874 was replaced by this stone Beaux arts building in 1913. The courthouse occupies a square on the north edge of downtown Lexington. William F. Gernandt, the architect, designed several other Nebraska Courthouses.
The courthouse was placed on the National register of Historic Places in 1990
Year Built: 1913
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: William F.Gernandt
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1914 - Present
Physical Address:
700 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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