National Register of Historic Places

St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence

Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri
Listed
July 18, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000764

About this property

St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is a historic jail and sheriff's residence located in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1870–1871, and is a two-story, three-bay, Greek Revival-style brick and limestone building. It has a front gable roof and centered arched front doorway. The building was enlarged slightly around 1909. By 1996, it was one of the oldest operating jails in Missouri, but it was retired in September of that year when the jail moved to a newer and larger facility. The building now serves as a low-cost inn for people traveling along the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It is located in the Courthouse Square Historic District.

Location

11 N. Franklin St.
Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri
37.78114, -90.42312

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Courthouse Square Historic District
Modern
0.1 mi
McCormick, James Robinson, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
East Columbia Historic District
Civil War
0.2 mi
East Columbia Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.3 mi
Presbyterian Orphanage of Missouri
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Big River Bridge Skirmish (St. Francois County)
1862Civil War
13.6 mi

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When was St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence listed on the National Register?

St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1996.

What type of historic resource is St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence?

St. Francois 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 St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence?

The period of significance for St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is recorded as the industrial era.

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