National Register of Historic Places

Houston County Courthouse and Jail

Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota
Listed
March 18, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000905

About this property

The Houston County Courthouse and Jail, located at 304 Marshall Street South in Caledonia, Houston County in the U.S. state of Minnesota, consists of a Romanesque stone courthouse featuring a prominent center tower, built in 1883 and an Italianate stone jail and sheriff residence built in 1875. Both were designed by C. G. Maybury & Son of Winona. In the late nineteenth century there was considerable disagreement about the location of the Houston County seat. In 1874, Caledonia was named and construction soon began on the jail and sheriff's residence. By 1882 planning began on the courthouse. Construction was by Noonan and Stellwager at a cost of $60,000, and the building was completed in 1885. Taxpayers criticized the expense of ornamental carpentry and five chandeliers, while county taxes doubled. The current building includes additions built in 1965 and 1977. In 2010, construction began on a new justice center next to the old courthouse; it will replace the old jail.

Location

Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota
43.63283, -91.49598

Categories

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Sources

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When was Houston County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?

Houston County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Houston County Courthouse and Jail?

Houston County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Houston County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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