About this property
The Colfax Jail is a historic jail building located on the corner of Faircloth Street and 4th Street in Colfax, Louisiana near the Colfax City Cemetery. Built by J.C. Fletcher and Antoine Julian Morat in 1890 and 1894, the structure is a two-story masonry building. It was used as a jail, bull stable, American Legion post, U.S. Army Corp Engineers housing, Tri-State Demonstration Library Headquarters, and local Council on Aging.
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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 100002579. It was listed on June 18, 2018.
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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 Colfax Jail listed on the National Register?
Colfax Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Colfax Jail?
Colfax Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colfax Jail?
The period of significance for Colfax Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Colfax Jail?
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