National Register of Historic Places

Gillett Jail, Old

Gillett, Arkansas County, Arkansas
Listed
May 21, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000440

About this property

The Old Gillett Jail is a historic former city jail at 207 Main Street in Gillett, Arkansas. It is a single-story brick structure, housing two cells and a small entry vestibule. Its windows have vertical iron bars over them, and the door is made of solid metal. The roof is made of metal. It was built in 1922, and served as the city jail until about 1972. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. National Register of Historic Places listings in Arkansas County, Arkansas

Location

207 Main St.
Gillett, Arkansas County, Arkansas
34.11916, -91.37922

Categories

ARCHITECTURELAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Sources

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

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When was Gillett Jail, Old listed on the National Register?

Gillett Jail, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Gillett Jail, Old?

Gillett Jail, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gillett Jail, Old?

The period of significance for Gillett Jail, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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