About this property
The Mississippi County Jail was a historic county jail building in Osceola, Arkansas. It was a three-story brick structure, six bays wide, with entrances at the outer two bays, which projected slightly and were set off from the central portion by brick pilasters and a decorative parapet at the roof line. The county built the jail in 1926; it was demolished in 2016.
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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 87001356. It was listed on February 1, 2017.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mississippi County Jail listed on the National Register?
Mississippi County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Mississippi County Jail?
Mississippi County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mississippi County Jail?
The period of significance for Mississippi County Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1926.
Can I research the history near Mississippi County Jail?
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