National Register of Historic Places

Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office

Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri
Listed
August 15, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000816

About this property

Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office, also known as the Bushwhacker Museum, is a historic jail and sheriff's residence located at Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri. The stone building was built in 1871 and consists of: a two-story, rectangular-plan, Federal-style residence; a two-story, four-room office; and a one-story, rectangular jail. The building ceased use as a jail in 1960 and houses a local history museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Media related to Bushwhacker Museum (Nevada, Missouri) at Wikimedia Commons

Location

229 N. Main St.
Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri
37.83949, -94.35494

Categories

MILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office listed on the National Register?

Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office?

Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office?

The period of significance for Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office is recorded as the industrial era.

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