Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House, Jefferson City

Name: Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House
Address: Jefferson City, United States

#37 among attractions in Jefferson City

Thomas Jefferson, Interesting neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture

Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House

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Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House is a historic courthouse, jail and sheriff's residence, located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1896-1897 and is a three-story, Romanesque Revival style, stone building. It measures 107 feet by 69 feet and features corner pavilions and a central clock tower. ()

Built: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 38°34'30"N, 92°10'9"W

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Downtown Jefferson CityJefferson City United States

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Day trips

Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff'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.

~1880 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
10 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.
~1460 ftN
Museum, Historical place, Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City
8 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.
~1100 ftN
Museum, History museum, Thomas Jefferson
Missouri Governor's Mansion, Jefferson City
6 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.
~1710 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City
9 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.
0.4 miE
Museum, Historical place
Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City
11 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.
0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Fountain of the Centaurs, Jefferson City
10 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.
~800 ftN
History museum, Museum
Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City
4 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.
~1670 ftNW
Monuments and statues
The Sciences and The Arts Fountains, Jefferson City
9 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.
~510 ftW
Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Jefferson City
3 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.
0.6 miS
Park
Jefferson City Community Center, Jefferson City
16 min walk • Jefferson City Community Center, also known as Duke Diggs Community Center, is a historic African-American community centre located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1942, and is a one-story, "T"-plan, stone building.
~1430 ftS
Tudor Revival architecture
Hobo Hill Historic District, Jefferson City
7 min walk • Hobo Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It encompasses seven contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Jefferson City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House?

Nearby attractions include Temple Beth El, Jefferson City (3 min walk), Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City (4 min walk), Lohman's Landing Building, Jefferson City (5 min walk), Ivy Terrace, Jefferson City (6 min walk).

How to get to Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House:

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Jefferson City (5 min walk)