About this property
The Old Scott County Jail is a historic former county jail at 125 West 2nd Street in Waldron, Arkansas. It is currently home to the Scott County Historical and Genealogical Society. The building is a two-story structure, built of fieldstone covered in concrete, with a flat roof and a stone foundation.
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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 74001927. It was listed on April 17, 1974.
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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 Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation)?
Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Old Scott County Jail (Additional Documentation)?
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