Vernon County Jail, Sheriff's House and Office - Nevada, MO
N 37° 50.415 W 094° 21.510
15S E 380466 N 4188960
Also known as the Bushwhacker Museum.
Waymark Code: WM8YC3
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
Views: 16
The sign on the building reads:
"Bushwhacker Museum
Vernon County Jail 1860-1960
Cellroom built before Civil War, survives burning of Nevada 1863. Front part added 1871.
Museum established 1965.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places 1977. Vernon County Historical Society."
NOTE:
The main building and exhibit location for the museum is at 212 West Walnut Street, Nevada, MO 64772. The jail and jailer quarters are located at 231 North Main Street. Admission to the musuem includes entry to both locations.
Street address:
231 North Walnut
Nevada, MO USA
64772
County / Borough / Parish: Vernon County
Year listed: 1977
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture, Military, Politics/Government
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 05/01/2010 To: 10/31/2010
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 AM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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