National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson County Jail

Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida
Listed
January 15, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13001072

About this property

Jefferson County Jail is a national historic site located at 380 West Dogwood Street, Monticello, Florida in Jefferson County. The Masonry Vernacular building was constructed in 1909, with alterations in 1940 and 1960. The design is typical for small jails of the early twentieth century: on the first floor there are the living quarters for the sheriff or deputy and his family, and on the second floor there are the steel cages for the inmates. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 2014. The building is under restoration and is now operated as the Monticello Old Jail Museum by Main Street of Monticello, Florida, Inc.

Location

380 W. Dogwood St.
Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida
30.54791, -83.87240

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Sources

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

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When was Jefferson County Jail listed on the National Register?

Jefferson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson County Jail?

Jefferson County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jefferson County Jail?

The period of significance for Jefferson County Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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