Lancaster County, Nebraska
Agricultural Hall
Antelope Grocery
Barr Terrace
Beatrice Creamery Company Lincoln Plant
Beattie, James A., House
Bell, Jasper Newton, House
Boulevards Historic District
Brown, Guy A., House
Brownbilt Residential Historic District
Burckhardt House
Burnett, Edgar A., House
Burr Block
Calhoun, James D., House
Charlton, William H., House
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Steam Locomotive No. 710
Christian Record Building
City Hall
College View Public Library
Eastridge Historic District
Eddy-Taylor House
Fairview
Federal Trust Building
Ferguson, William H., House
First National Bank Building
First State Bank of Bethany
Gillen, Frank E. and Emma A., House
Gold and Company Store Building
Government Square
Greek Row Historic District
Harris House
Hayward School
Helmer-Winnett-White Flats
Herter Farmstead
Herter Farmstead (Boundary Increase)
Hitchcok, W.F., House
Hotel Capital
Hurlbut, Aeneas-Yates, Charles, House
Kennard, Thomas P., House
Kiesselbach, Theodore A., House
Kirkwood, Rose, Brothel
Koop, Amel H., House
Lancaster Block
Lewis-Syford House
Lewis-Syford House
Lincoln Army Air Field Regimental Chapel
Lincoln Haymarket Historic District
Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Building
Lincoln Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
Lincoln YWCA Building
Lyman Terrace
Masonic Temple
McWilliams House
Mount Emerald and Capitol Additions Historic Residential District
Municipal Lighting and Waterworks Plant
Murphy, William L. and Sydney V., House
Nebraska City to Fort Kearny Cutoff Ruts at Spring Creek Prairie
Nebraska Governor's Mansion
Nebraska State Capitol
Nebraska State Historical Society Building
Nebraska Telephone Company Building
Nine-Mile Prairie
Old Main, Nebraska Wesleyan University
Old University Library
Palisade and Regent Apartments
Park Hill
Park Manor Residential Historic District
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity House
Phillips, R. O., House
Pioneers Park
President and Ambassador Apartments
Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage
Robbers' Cave
Rock Island Depot
Ross, Nimrod, House
Royer-Williams House
Ryons-Alexander House
Scottish Rite Temple
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
Sky Park Manor
South Bottoms Historic District
Spalding, Frank M., House
St. Charles Apartments
Stake, R.O., House
State Arsenal
Strode Building
Stuart Building
Temple of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun
Terminal Building
Thayer, John M., House
Tifereth Israel Synagogue
Tyler, William H., House
University Place Historic Residential District
Veith Building
Watkins, Albert, House
Wesleyan Hospital and Nurses Training School
Whitehall
Woods Brothers Building
Woods, Frank and Nelle Cochrane, House
Woodsshire Residential Historic District
Wyuka Cemetery
Yost, John H. and Christina, House
Ziemer, Arthur C., House
Abraham Lincoln
Artesian Well Fountain
County - City Building
George Washington
Historic Haymarket District
Humane Society Fountain
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lincoln Army Air Field - Lincoln Air Force Base
Lincoln Army Air Field Regimental Chapel
Lincoln's Founding Block
Mammuthus Columbi
Mueller Tower at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska Statehood Memorial
Original Site of St. Paul Methodist Church
Osborne Athletic Complex
Paul A. "Doc" Downs
Pershing Rifles
Ronald Reagan
The Ferguson House
The Nebraska Governor's Residence
The Nebraska State Historical Society
Thomas Jefferson
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Old City Hall)
"America's Mission"
The first permanent European settlement in the area was founded in 1856 when more than 100 settlers established Lancaster, named after the former president, Abraham Lincoln's hometown in Pennsylvania. The next year, Lancaster was designated as the county seat, and in 1867, the county was officially named Lancaster County.
Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, Lancaster County experienced rapid growth and development. The arrival of the railroad in the 1870s facilitated transportation and trade, leading to the establishment of new towns and the expansion of existing ones. Agriculture played a crucial role in the county's economy, with crops like corn and wheat becoming major exports.
Lancaster County also played a significant role in the fight for civil rights and equality. In the early 20th century, the city of Lincoln, located within the county, became a center for civil rights activism, with organizations like the National Negro Business League and the Lincoln NAACP working towards social and political change.
Overall, Lancaster County's history is a testament to the resilience and determination of its early settlers and the ongoing efforts of its residents to build a vibrant and inclusive community. From its Native American roots to its status as a thriving agricultural and cultural hub, the county continues to evolve and shape the history of Nebraska.
Brief timeline of the history of Lancaster County, Nebraska:
- 1859 - Lancaster County is established by the Nebraska Territorial Legislature.
- 1864 - The city of Lincoln is chosen as the capital of Nebraska.
- 1867 - The University of Nebraska is founded in Lincoln.
- 1871 - The first railroad, the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, enters Lancaster County.
- 1904 - The State Capitol building in Lincoln is completed.
- 1937 - The University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium is built.
- 1969 - The Lincoln Children's Zoo opens to the public.
- 1987 - The Haymarket Park baseball stadium is constructed.
- 2001 - Lincoln's Pinnacle Bank Arena is completed, becoming the home of the University of Nebraska basketball teams.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Lancaster County, Nebraska.