Clearmont Jail
National Register of Historic Places

Clearmont Jail

Clearmont, Sheridan County, Wyoming
Listed
May 13, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84003698

About this property

The Clearmont Jail is a historic jail located on Water Street in Clearmont, Wyoming. The jail was built in 1922, three years after Clearmont's incorporation, to address the growing crime problem in the town. During the 1920s, the jail was mainly used to house drunkards and bootleggers. Once Prohibition was repealed, the nature of crime in Clearmont changed, though by the 1950s the majority of criminals were still disruptive drunkards. By this point, the jail no longer had modern eating or restroom facilities; while this was considered a deterrent to crime by some residents, the jail stopped housing criminals after 1961 nonetheless. The jail is now a local tourist attraction. The jail was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1984.

Location

Clearmont, Sheridan County, Wyoming
44.63900, -106.37998

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Sources

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When was Clearmont Jail listed on the National Register?

Clearmont Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Clearmont Jail?

Clearmont Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Clearmont Jail?

The period of significance for Clearmont Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.

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