About this property
The Petersburg Jail, at Main St. and 2nd St. in Petersburg in Boone County, Nebraska, was built in 1902 and was Petersburg's first freestanding municipal structure. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05000154. It was listed on March 15, 2005.
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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 Petersburg Jail listed on the National Register?
Petersburg Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Petersburg Jail?
Petersburg Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Petersburg Jail?
The period of significance for Petersburg Jail is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Petersburg Jail?
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