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Phelps County Courthouse


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Phelps County Courthouse The railroad offered a city block to the citizens of Holdrege if they would build a courthouse. The ambitious merchants promptly provided the funds and the cornerstone was dedicated on October 10, 1884. Subsequently, the voters approved removal of the county seat to Holdrege on November 11 of that year. To avoid possible litigation over the matter, the records were "removed for safe keeping" (stolen) and county officers conducted business from various locations until the new building was ready to be occupied. The deed to the courthouse was presented at the July 4th celebration. A week later the officers moved in, although the building had not yet been painted.

The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Address: 5th Ave. between East and West Aves.

Come visit us in Holdrege, Nebraska

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Eagle Viewing

The bald eagle has always captured the attention of Americans, so much so that in 1782 the Continental Congress chose the eagle as the national bird and the centerpiece for the nation's Great Seal. Over the years, the bald eagle acquired its status as a symbol of freedom and of the United States.

Holdrege, NE Birdwatching

First United Methodist Church

Established, 1884 Built, 1917

Holdrege, NE Historic Churches

City Auditorium

With the building of the city auditorium in 1916

Holdrege, NE Historic Buildings

St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

Established, 1892 Built, 1958

Holdrege, NE Historic Churches

Phelps County Wildlife Preserves

March is the peak month for viewing waterfowl at all of the wildlife preserves. At the Funk Lagoon you may see more than 500,000 ducks and geese per day, and over 20

Holdrege, NE Wildlife Refuges

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