About this property
The Burlington County Prison is a historic museum property, located at 128 High Street in Mount Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Operating from 1811 to 1965, it was the oldest operating prison in the nation at the time of its closure. Designed by Robert Mills, its design exemplified period thinking in progressive prison design, with individual cells, good ventilation, and fireproof construction.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003558. It was listed on June 23, 1986.
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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 Burlington County Prison listed on the National Register?
Burlington County Prison was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Burlington County Prison?
Burlington County Prison is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Burlington County Prison a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Burlington County Prison has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Burlington County Prison?
The period of significance for Burlington County Prison is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1811.
Can I research the history near Burlington County Prison?
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