NRHP: Richardson County Courthouse
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Richardson County Courthouse
NRHP Reference #: 90000965
NRHP Listing Date: 19900705
Location
CourtHse Square, Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska
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Summary
As one of Nebraska's first eight counties established in 1854, Richardson is among the oldest in the state. Archer was initially selected as the county seat. In 1860 the county seat was moved to Falls City. The original frame building was replaced ten years later by a brick courthouse. The courthouse served the county well until fire destroyed it on May 7, 1919. In July, voters approved a levy to finance the construction of a new courthouse. Work began in 1923 and the Classical Revival-style courthouse was completed in 1925.
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