Jefferson County Jail

Courthouse Sq., Madison, Indiana. County/parish: Jefferson.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places June 18, 1973. NRIS 73000019.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Jefferson County Jail and Sheriffs House

From Wikipedia:

Jefferson County Jail (Madison, Indiana)

Jefferson County Jail, also known as Jefferson County Jail and Sheriffs House, is a historic jail and residence located at Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built between 1848 and 1850, and is a two-story, rectangular Greek Revival style masonry building. The building consists of two blocks: a residential section in front and jail block at the rear. A kitchen wing was added in 1859. It features a classic pedimented gable temple front with a recessed entrance and pilasters.: 2–3 

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is located in the Madison Historic District.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/132003435

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