Guard House (Jail) - Fort Crook Historic District - Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

The guardhouse (jail) was constructed beginning in 1891 and completed 1894. The two story building was built to serve as a confinement facility which purpose it continues to serve and is the longest operating jail in Nebraska. The building also serves as offices for the base security police.

This building is located on an active US Air Force Base. Access to the base is restricted and is easiest accessed by active duty, retired, or reserve service members or while accompanied by an individual in that status. Occasionally there are other times when the base has more open status during the year for various events.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Fort Crook Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: Lincoln Highway Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/13/2014 da_ewoks visited it