National Register of Historic Places

Lancaster County Jail

Lancaster County Jail is a historic place in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000789.

Lancaster, Lancaster County, South CarolinaListed August 9, 1971NRIS #71000789★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Lancaster County Jail?

The Lancaster County Jail is a historic former jail building at 208 West Gay Street. Built in 1823, it is a virtually unaltered work of the noted early American architect Robert Mills, and reflects innovative changes in jail design promoted by him. It is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.

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Listing details

Name: Lancaster County Jail
City: Lancaster
County: Lancaster County
State: South Carolina
Listed on the National Register: August 9, 1971
NRIS reference number: 71000789
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 34.71931, -80.77174

When was Lancaster County Jail listed on the National Register?

Lancaster County Jail was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1971.

Where is Lancaster County Jail located?

Lancaster County Jail is located in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina at approximately 34.71931, -80.77174. See the map above.

Is Lancaster County Jail a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lancaster County Jail is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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