Area 1 acre (0.40 ha) Architectural style Romanesque Added to NRHP December 8, 1978 | Built 1897 NRHP Reference # 78000080 | |
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Location 215 E. 5th St., Neillsville, Wisconsin | ||
The Clark County Jail is a historic structure located in Neillsville, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. 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. 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
Clark County Jail Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA