Faulkner County Jail
National Register of Historic Places

Faulkner County Jail

Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
Listed
July 19, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000585

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. It was built in 1895, and converted to the county library in 1934. It housed that library until 1995, after which it was converted into the county museum. Founded in 1992 and opened in 1997, the museum focuses on the prehistory, history and culture of Faulkner County. Displays include photos, historic artifacts and equipment, household items, clothing, and art and crafts by area artists. The museum also houses area history and archival collections. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
35.08921, -92.44374

Categories

EDUCATIONLAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Conway Confederate Monument
Civil War
0 mi
Faulkner County Courthouse
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0.1 mi
Dunaway, O. L., House
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0.1 mi
Brown House
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0.1 mi
Greeson-Cone House
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0.2 mi

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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.

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