Vernon County Jail, Nevada

Name: Vernon County Jail
Address: Nevada, United States

#2 among attractions in Nevada

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Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office, also known as the Bushwhacker Museum, is a historic jail and sheriff's residence located at Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri. The stone building was built in 1871 and consists of: a two-story, rectangular-plan, Federal-style residence; a two-story, four-room office; and a one-story, rectangular jail. The building ceased use as a jail in 1960 and houses a local history museum. ()

Built: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 37°50'24"N, 94°21'29"W

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Nevada United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Bushwhacker Museum, Vernon County Courthouse.

~260 ftS
37°50'22"N • 94°21'29"W
Bushwhacker Museum, Nevada
2 min walk • Historical place, History museum, Museum
~590 ftSE
Romanesque architecture
Vernon County Courthouse, Nevada
3 min walk • Vernon County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri. It was built between 1906 and 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The Romanesque Revival style building is constructed of Carthage stone; its architect was R.G. Kirsch of St. Louis.

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Which popular attractions are close to Vernon County Jail?

Nearby attractions include Bushwhacker Museum, Nevada (2 min walk), Vernon County Courthouse, Nevada (3 min walk).