Old Jail, Muscatine

Name: Old Jail
Address: Muscatine, United States

#10 among attractions in Muscatine

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The Old Jail is an historic building located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. The building was built in 1857 across the street from the Muscatine County Courthouse. It replaced the original county jail that had been built in 1839. It was replaced by the county in 1907. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. ()

Built: 1857 (167 years ago)Coordinates: 41°25'49"N, 91°2'37"W

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Muscatine United States

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Old Jail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Trinity Episcopal Church, Muscatine History and Industry Center - Home of the Pearl Button Museum, Muscatine County Courthouse.

0.7 miSE
Bridge
Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Muscatine
18 min walk • The Norbert F. Beckey Bridge carries Iowa Highway 92 and Illinois Route 92 across the Mississippi River between Muscatine, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, United States.
0.5 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Muscatine
12 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a parish church in the Diocese of Iowa. The church is located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.6 miS
41°25'17"N • 91°2'47"W
Muscatine History and Industry Center - Home of the Pearl Button Museum, Muscatine
17 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1980 ftS
Tower
Muscatine County Courthouse, Muscatine
10 min walk • The Muscatine County Courthouse in Muscatine, Iowa, United States, was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
0.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Laura Musser McColm Historic District, Muscatine
11 min walk • The Laura Musser McColm Historic District, also known as the Muscatine Art Center, is a nationally recognized historic district located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.
0.5 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Muscatine
14 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church church located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It, along with the attached Sunday School building, were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
1.3 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, Muscatine
33 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery Chapel is an historic building in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2001.
0.9 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood
Pliny and Adelia Fay House, Muscatine
24 min walk • Pliny and Adelia Fay House is a historic residence in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. The house was included as a contributing property in the West Hill Historic District in 2008.
0.7 miS
Interesting neighbourhood
Alexander Clark House, Muscatine
17 min walk • The Alexander Clark House is an historic house located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. The house is associated with Alexander Clark, an African American civil rights pioneer and US Minister to Liberia.
1.1 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood
Clark-Blackwell House, Muscatine
27 min walk • Clark-Blackwell House is an historic residence located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.
1 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
J. C. B. Warde House, Muscatine
26 min walk • J. C. B. Warde House is an historic residence located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Jail?

Nearby attractions include Muscatine County Courthouse, Muscatine (10 min walk), Laura Musser McColm Historic District, Muscatine (11 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Muscatine (12 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Muscatine (14 min walk).