About this property
The Jefferson County Jail is a historic structure in central Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Built in 1905 in the Chicago style of architecture, it was designed by D.X. Murphy & Bros. It comprises two wings: the western, built as cell blocks, and the eastern, which originally housed offices.
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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 73000808. It was listed on July 15, 1973.
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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 Jefferson County Jail listed on the National Register?
Jefferson County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973.
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, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Jefferson County Jail?
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