About this property
The Juab County Jail, located at 45 W. Center in Nephi, in Juab County, Utah, was built in 1892 and served as the main jail in the county for more than 80 years. It is a two-story structure and is one of the biggest and best preserved jails from the early 20th century or before that survives in the state of Utah. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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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 87002060. It was listed on November 20, 1987.
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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 Juab County Jail listed on the National Register?
Juab County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Juab County Jail?
Juab County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Juab County Jail?
The period of significance for Juab County Jail is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Juab County Jail?
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