National Register of Historic Places

Oconee County Cage

Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina
Listed
November 14, 1982
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001523

About this property

The Oconee County Cage is a former jail on wheels that is located at Browns Square Drive outside of the Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla, South Carolina, USA in Oconee County. At the time of its listing, it was located on Church Street at the Oconee County Law Enforcement Center. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1982 along with the Oconee County Jail. At the time of its listing, the cage was considered the most intact cage in South Carolina. Oconee County has preserved the cage as a reminder of the former harsh conditions faced by convicts in the early twentieth century.

Location

Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina
34.76259, -83.06992

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. John's Lutheran Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
Oconee County Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi
Walhalla Graded School
Industrial
0.4 mi
Keil Farm
Industrial
2.3 mi
Stumphouse Tunnel Complex
Industrial
4.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Killing of Cherokee Warriors Near Fort Prince George 1759
1759Colonial
14.4 mi

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When was Oconee County Cage listed on the National Register?

Oconee County Cage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Oconee County Cage?

Oconee County Cage is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oconee County Cage?

The period of significance for Oconee County Cage is recorded as the industrial era.

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