About this property
Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is a historic jail and residence located at Salem, Indiana. It was built in 1881, and is a Second Empire style brick and stone building. It consists of a 2+1⁄2-story residence with a mansard roof with a 1+1⁄2-story rear jail addition.
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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 84000280. It was listed on November 23, 1984.
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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 Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence listed on the National Register?
Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence?
Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence?
The period of significance for Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1881.
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