Montgomery County Jail, Red Oak

#6 among attractions in Red Oak

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The Montgomery County Jail, also known as the Joint Law Enforcement Center, is located in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Built in 2012, the facility houses administrative offices for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, the Red Oak Police Department, the Joint Communications Center and a 24-bed jail. The historic jail, built in 1899, was adjacent to the present building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, and torn down after the new facility was built. ()

Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 41°0'31"N, 95°13'55"W

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Red Oak United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Chautauqua Park, Montgomery County Courthouse, Red Oak Public Library.

0.8 miNE
Park
Chautauqua Park, Red Oak
21 min walk • Chautauqua Park is a historic pavilion located in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. The first Chautauqua in Iowa was established at Clear Lake, Iowa in 1876, and by the 1920s there were as many as 500 Chautauqua assemblies in the state.
~420 ftNE
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Montgomery County Courthouse, Red Oak
3 min walk • The Montgomery County Courthouse is located in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. In 2016 it was included as a contributing property in the Red Oak Downtown Historic District.
~530 ftE
Library, Tudor Revival architecture
Red Oak Public Library, Red Oak
3 min walk • The Red Oak Public Library is located in Red Oak, Iowa, United States. Andrew Carnegie accepted the city's application for a grant for $12,500 on November 27, 1906. The Chicago architectural firm of Patton & Miller designed the Tudor Revival structure. It was dedicated on October 8, 1909.

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Which popular attractions are close to Montgomery County Jail?

Nearby attractions include Montgomery County Courthouse, Red Oak (3 min walk), Red Oak Public Library, Red Oak (3 min walk), Chautauqua Park, Red Oak (21 min walk).