The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Benkelman was originally called Collinsville, in honor of Moses Collins, and under that name was founded circa 1880. In 1882, it was renamed Benkelman by the railroad for J. G. Benkelman, a stock raiser.
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National Register of Historic Places
2 historic places in Benkelman
2 places in Benkelman are on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.
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In Nebraskaby listings · most towns there have none
2places listed1 building · 1 district
0National Historic LandmarksNone here yet
2historic buildings protectedcounting each building in a district
1990first listedDundy County Courthouse · newest: Zorn Theatre, 2021
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When they were listed
The Register began in 1966.
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National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · styles from the National Archives catalog · photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each place
Then & now
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Stories next door
nearby towns’ historyFrom Wikimedia Commons (5) and the National Register (1). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.