Laclede County Museum - Lebanon, MO - History Museums on Waymarking.com

County of museum: Laclede County
Location of museum: Adams St. & 3rd St., next to courthouse, Lebanon

"Although the building is in need of repairs, it is structurally sound, and 1s maintained by the Laclede County Historical Society which uses the facility as a museum" ~ NRHP Nomination form

"The jail is a two story brick building. The original portion of the jail was built in 1876. An addition was added in 1913 to serve as a residence for the sheriff. The building served as a jail until 1955 when a new jail was constructed in town. The jail was the site of the only public hanging to take place in Laclede county on March 4, 1880.

"After the jail closed in 1955 it was threatened with demolition but the Laclede County Historical Society stepped in and converted the jail into a county museum.

"The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 ~ BruceS

official web of Lebanon

Theme: County History Street Address: 262 N. Adams Lebanon, MO. USA 65536 Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: MAY TO OCTOBER Wed thru Friday: 10:00 ~ 2:00 Saturday: 10:00 ~ 4:00 Closed: Sunday ~ Tuesday Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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