Clark County Jail

Clark County Jail

Building in June 2011
Location 215 E. 5th St., Neillsville, Wisconsin
Coordinates 44°33′37″N 90°35′36″W / 44.56028°N 90.59333°W / 44.56028; -90.59333Coordinates: 44°33′37″N 90°35′36″W / 44.56028°N 90.59333°W / 44.56028; -90.59333
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1897
Architectural style Romanesque
NRHP Reference # 78000080[1]
Added to NRHP December 8, 1978

The Clark County Jail is a historic structure located in Neillsville, Wisconsin.[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[3][4] Additionally, it is listed on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places and is designated a historic landmark by the Neillsville Historic Preservation Commission.

History

The structure originally served as a jail, as well as a residence for the Sheriff of Clark County, Wisconsin and his family in a separate portion of the building.[5] The county stopped using the building as the sheriff's residence in 1974. In 1978, the county stopped using the jail portion, as well, and the building now serves as a museum.

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "1897 Clark County Jail Museum Inc.". Retrieved 2015-06-20.
  3. ↑ "1897 Clark County Jail". Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 2012-01-30.
  4. ↑ Wynn, John W. (1978-04-10). "Clark County Jail" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Registration Form. US Dept. of the Interior - National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  5. ↑ "1897 Clark County Jail". City of Neillsville. Retrieved 2015-06-20.

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