Old Jail (Washington, Georgia)
The Old Jail, also known as the Old Wilkes County Jail, in Washington, Georgia was built in 1891. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 1974. It is located at 103 Court Street.
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| Location | 103 Court St., Washington, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 33°44′20″N 82°44′28″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1891 |
| Built by | McDonald Brothers |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000706[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1974 |
The jail used an innovative and experimental heating system. It was built by the McDonald Brothers company of Louisville.[2]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Elizabeth Z. Macgregor and Carolo A. Stevens (March 28, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Jail". National Park Service. Retrieved February 3, 2017. with five photos from 1973
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