Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House, Jefferson City

Name: Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House
Address: Jefferson City, United States

#42 among attractions in Jefferson City

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Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House

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Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House, also known as the Missouri State Penitentiary Director's House, is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1888 and updated by architect Morris Frederick Bell in 1907 in the Queen Anne style. It is a two-story, frame dwelling and sits on a rough limestone block foundation. It features a rounded tower and two front porches. ()

Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 38°34'20"N, 92°9'47"W

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Downtown Jefferson CityJefferson City United States

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Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Missouri Governor's Mansion, Missouri State Museum.

0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
19 min walk • The Missouri State Capitol stands as a beacon of history and governance in Jefferson City, the heart of Missouri. This majestic building, not only a hub for legislative proceedings but also a treasure trove of art and culture, invites visitors to explore its grandeur.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City
16 min walk • Jefferson Landing State Historic Site is a historic district maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources encompassing several state-owned properties in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Thomas Jefferson
Missouri Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City
14 min walk • The Missouri Governor's Mansion is a historic U.S. residence in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is located at 100 Madison Street. On May 21, 1969, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the Missouri State Capitol Historic District.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City
18 min walk • The Missouri State Museum is Missouri's showpiece museum. It was founded in 1919 and is located in Jefferson City, Missouri, inside the state capitol on the ground floor of the building.
~660 ftNE
Museum, Historical place
Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City
4 min walk • The Missouri State Penitentiary was a prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, that operated from 1836 to 2004. Part of the Missouri Department of Corrections, it served as the state of Missouri's primary maximum security institution.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Centaurs, Jefferson City
19 min walk • Fountain of the Centaurs is a fountain located on the grounds of the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, north of the Capitol building.
0.4 miS
Cemetery
Jefferson City National Cemetery, Jefferson City
11 min walk • Jefferson City National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Jefferson City, in Cole County, Missouri. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 2 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 1,792 interments.
0.5 miNW
History museum, Museum
Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City
13 min walk • Cole County Historical Society Building, also known as the B. Gratz Brown House, is a historic building located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1871, and is a two-story, Victorian style, brick rowhouse. It is three bays wide and features segmental arched windows. It was renovated in 1948.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Lincoln University, Jefferson City
20 min walk • Lincoln University is a public historically black land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
The Sciences and The Arts Fountains, Jefferson City
18 min walk • The Sciences and The Arts Fountains are a pair of Bedford limestone fountains, one on either side of the main entrance to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken.
0.5 miW
Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Jefferson City
12 min walk • Temple Beth El in Jefferson City, Missouri, was built in 1883. It is located at 318 Monroe St. and has been in continuous use at that location since its construction. Shabbat services are led by members of the congregation every Friday night, and holiday services are also observed. The congregation is affiliated with the URJ.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House?

Nearby attractions include Lester S. and Missouri "Zue" Gordon Parker House, Jefferson City (1 min walk), East End Drugs, Jefferson City (2 min walk), Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City (4 min walk), Ivy Terrace, Jefferson City (5 min walk).

How to get to Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House:

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Jefferson City (11 min walk)