National Register of Historic Places

Pickens County Jail

Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia
Listed
January 12, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84001218

About this property

Pickens County Jail is a historic jail building in Jasper, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1984. It is located on North Main Street. It was designed by Atlanta architect James W. Golucke. Jail cells were provided by Pauly Jail Company of St. Louis, Missouri. It is a two-story, brick and marble building. Its marble facade, marble porch columns, and turrets are done in a rusticated style. It was deemed notable as a county jail building somewhat unusual for its incorporation of local marble into its construction.

Location

Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia
34.46965, -84.43117

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Pickens County Jail listed on the National Register?

Pickens County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Pickens County Jail?

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

What is the period of significance for Pickens County Jail?

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

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