National Register of Historic Places

Pepin County Courthouse and Jail

Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin
Listed
March 9, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000695

About this property

The Pepin County Courthouse and Jail is located in Durand, Wisconsin. In 1982, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, it is listed on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places. The courthouse was constructed from 1873 to 1874 at a cost of $7,000, with the jail built next door. Attached to the jail was the official residence of the Sheriff of Pepin County, Wisconsin. In 1881, the site managed to survive a fire that cause great damage to the town. The jail and sheriff's residence remained in use until 1984, while the courthouse remained in use until 1985. Currently, the property serves as the Pepin County Heritage Center, which is operated by the Pepin County Historical Society. Exhibits include the courtroom, jail, and displays of local history and culture. In 1881, a man who had been associated with Quantrill's Raiders and the James-Younger Gang was arrested in Durand for the murder of a sheriff's deputy. On the day of his trial at the courthouse, a mob descended upon the area, taking custody of the man and later hanging him. The event was reported in the St. Paul Pioneer Press and The New York Times, causing Durand to gain a reputation of a "hanging town". However, it was later reported that most individuals involved in the hanging had come to the town from other areas. It was the last hanging in Wisconsin.

Location

307 W. Madison
Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin
44.62885, -91.96493

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Pepin County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?

Pepin County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Pepin County Courthouse and Jail?

Pepin County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Pepin County Courthouse and Jail?

The period of significance for Pepin County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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