Old Colleton County Jail, Walterboro

Name: Old Colleton County Jail
Address: Walterboro, United States

#8 among attractions in Walterboro

Gothic Revival architecture

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Old Colleton County Jail is a historic library building located at Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1856, and is a stuccoed brick building in the Gothic Revival style. The building was designed by noted Charleston architects, Edward C. Jones and Francis D. Lee. The jail in part resembles a miniature, fortified castle. The front façade has crenellated parapets, turret-like structures at either corner, and a massive central tower with a large lancet window above the main entrance. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 32°54'25"N, 80°39'20"W

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Walterboro United States

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Old Colleton County Jail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colleton County Courthouse, The Forde Doll & Doll House Collection, Washington street antiques, Hickory Valley Historic District.

0.7 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Colleton County Courthouse, Walterboro
19 min walk • The Colleton County Courthouse was built in 1820. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The building is located corner of Jeffries and Hampton Streets in Walterboro, South Carolina.
0.4 miSW
32°54'6"N • 80°39'33"W
The Forde Doll & Doll House Collection, Walterboro
11 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.5 miSW
32°54'9"N • 80°39'49"W
Washington street antiques, Walterboro
14 min walk • Antiques, Shopping, Street
~1870 ftW
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Hickory Valley Historic District, Walterboro
10 min walk • Hickory Valley Historic District is a national historic district located at Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina. The district encompasses 16 contributing buildings in Walterboro.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Colleton County Jail?

Nearby attractions include Hickory Valley Historic District, Walterboro (10 min walk), The Forde Doll & Doll House Collection, Walterboro (11 min walk), Washington street antiques, Walterboro (14 min walk), Colleton County Courthouse, Walterboro (19 min walk).