NRHP: Polk County Courthouse
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Polk County Courthouse
NRHP Reference #: 89002238
NRHP Listing Date: 19900110
Location
CourtHse Square, Osceola, Polk County, Nebraska
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Summary
Polk County was organized in 1870 during a period of pronounced settlement in Nebraska. County officials built a courthouse in Osceola in 1871-72. However, fire destroyed this wood-frame building in 1881, and the county replaced it with a more substantial brick courthouse the following year. By 1916 population and prosperity in the county were sufficient to foster interest in a more elaborate and up-to-date courthouse. Because of delays, construction on the new facility did not begin until 1921. The following year the new Beaux Arts-style courthouse was dedicated.
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