About this property
The Prescott City Jail is a historic city jail behind the city hall of Prescott, Arkansas. The modest single-story structure was built for the city in 1912 by the Southern Structural Steel Company. It is built of reinforced concrete, with metal grates covering unglazed window openings, and a doorway that is reinforced with heavy metal shutters.
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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 05001077. It was listed on September 27, 2005.
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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 Prescott City Jail listed on the National Register?
Prescott City Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Prescott City Jail?
Prescott City Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Prescott City Jail?
The period of significance for Prescott City Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Prescott City Jail?
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