St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Farmington
Facts and practical information
St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is a historic jail and sheriff's residence located in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1870–1871, and is a two-story, three bay, Greek Revival-style brick and limestone building. It has a front gable roof and centered arched front doorway. The building was enlarged slightly around 1909. By 1996, it was one of the oldest operating jails in Missouri, but it was retired in September of that year when the jail moved to a newer and larger facility. The building now serves as a low-cost inn for people traveling along the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. ()
Farmington
St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Presbyterian Orphanage of Missouri, Courthouse Square Historic District, James Robinson McCormick House.