Hancock County Jail
National Register of Historic Places

Hancock County Jail

Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine
Listed
January 24, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07001445

About this property

The former Hancock County Jail is located at 40 State Street in Ellsworth, the county seat of Hancock County, Maine, United States. Built in 1885–86, it has a well-appointed living space for the jailer in the front, and a series of cells in the back. It was operated as a jail until the early 1970s, and is now home to the Ellsworth Historical Society, which operates it as a museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 for its architectural and historical significance.

Location

40 State St.
Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine
44.54240, -68.42568

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Hancock County Jail listed on the National Register?

Hancock County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Hancock County Jail?

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

What is the period of significance for Hancock County Jail?

The period of significance for Hancock County Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1885.

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