Burt County Courthouse, Tekamha, NE
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Construction of this Beaux Arts Style Courthouse was completed in 1917
Waymark Code: WM3RBY
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2008
Views: 8
Burt County, established in 1855 is one of the oldest counties in Nebraska. The county seat, Tekamha, was incorporated in the same year. A log building was used as courthouse from 1857 until 1867. It was replaced by a larger wood building which serve as courthouse until a tax levy permitted construction of the the present stone building to begin in 1916. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Year Built: 1917
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Rose & Peterson
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1917 - present
Physical Address:
111 N 13th Street
Tekamah, NE 68061
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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