About this property
The Faulkner County Museum is located in the former Faulkner County Jail, on Courthouse Square in the center of Conway, the county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. It is a two-story masonry structure, built out of stone and brick with a stuccoed finish. A three-story square tower projects from one corner, topped by a pyramidal roof.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78000585. It was listed on July 19, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Faulkner County Jail listed on the National Register?
Faulkner County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Faulkner County Jail?
Faulkner County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Faulkner County Jail?
The period of significance for Faulkner County Jail is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Faulkner County Jail?
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