Otoe County Courthouse
The Otoe County Courthouse is home to the county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The building contains both the Nebraska City Court and the Otoe County Court along with the government and law enforcement offices of both. The building sits at 1021 Central Avenue in Nebraska City.
The courthouse is currently on the National Register of Historic Places and the oldest public building in the state of Nebraska.

History
The original courthouse, a simple two-story building, was built in 1865 by William R. Craig and F. W. Wood, costing $22,500 at the time. This was a vast improvement upon its predecessors, consisting of small offices in local stores and a cabin at one point. The first addition was completed in 1882. This added a large wing to the square building where the courts and department offices are today. In 1936, an identical wing was added with similar purposes. A mural outside the courtrooms shows the history of Nebraska City and of the courthouse.

See also
 Nebraska City, Nebraska
 National Register of Historic Places listings in Otoe County, Nebraska

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Buildings and structures in Nebraska City, Nebraska
County courthouses in Nebraska
Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Nebraska
Historic American Buildings Survey in Nebraska
Tourist attractions in Nebraska City, Nebraska
1865 establishments in Nebraska Territory
National Register of Historic Places in Otoe County, Nebraska
Public Works Administration in Nebraska
Government buildings completed in 1865
Government buildings completed in 1936