National Register of Historic Places
Dubuque County Jail
Dubuque County Jail is a historic place in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000473.
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Dubuque County Jail
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About this place
What is Dubuque County Jail?
The Dubuque County Jail is a historic building at 36 East 8th Street in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1858, the jail is an example of the uncommon Egyptian Revival style. It is architecturally a highly original work of John F. Rague, who also designed the 1837 Old Capitol of Illinois and the 1840 Territorial Capitol of Iowa. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture in 1987. It served as a jail for more than a century, became a museum in 1975, and was converted into county offices in 2016.
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Listing details
- Name
- Dubuque County Jail
- City
- Dubuque
- County
- Dubuque County
- State
- Iowa
- Listed on the National Register
- June 27, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72000473
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.50131, -90.66458
When was Dubuque County Jail listed on the National Register?
Dubuque County Jail was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1972.
Where is Dubuque County Jail located?
Dubuque County Jail is located in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa at approximately 42.50131, -90.66458. See the map above.
Is Dubuque County Jail a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Dubuque County Jail is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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