Jefferson County Courthouse

Built in 1891 at the cost of $60,000, the Jefferson County Courthouse is constructed of limestone. Arthur and Ferdinand Bower, stonecutters who settled here from England, cut the stones by hand. The south, east and west sides of the building are graced with statues depicting Justice, Law and Freedom.

The antiquity of the Jefferson County Courthouse is preserved, as evidenced by the ornate wrought-iron seats in the courtroom, reminiscent of the Old West. The clock for the tower was installed in July of 1910 at the cost of $1,442.50. The dial is five feet in diameter and the bell, affectionately called “Little Ben”, weighs 1,000 pounds, and even today tolls every hour.

https://jeffersoncounty.nebraska.gov/

Jefferson County Contact Information

Assessor
Mary Banahan
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6833

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Attorney
Joseph Casson
422 E Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6813

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Clerk of the County Court
Tammy A. Duensing, Clerk Magistrate
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6801

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Clerk of the District Court
Shawna Taylor
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6807

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Clerk
Kristina Riggle
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6818

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Emergency Management
John McKee
313 South K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-3602

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Extension Office
517 F Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-3487
 

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Highway Superindendent
1415 A Street
P.O. Box 394
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6373

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Register of Deeds
Kristina Riggle
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6819

Treasurer
Leroy Bast
411 4th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6819

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Sheriff
Nicholas Georgi
606 3rd Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2284