Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail - Centerville, Iowa
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N 40° 44.214 W 092° 52.438
15T E 510641 N 4509558
Former sheriff's residence and jail in Centerville, Iowa.
Waymark Code: WM7VXF
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2009
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Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail - Centerville, Iowa - posted by
SecurB
The sheriff's residence and jail were constructed in 1871. The architectural style of the house is an I-house which was a popular style from the mid-1800's to 1890. The brick house is two-stories, two rooms wide and one room deep with a central hall and staircase.
The stone jail is located behind the residence and has two rooms. The jail had steel cages added in 1904 along with indoor plumbing.
The residence and jail were used until 1970 when they closed. The building is now operated as museum with limited days open. Currently the only scheduled day it is open is Pancake Day (end of September), it is open on other days by appointment.
Street address:
527 N. Main St.
Centerville, Iowa
County / Borough / Parish: Appanoose
Year listed: 1997
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Government - Correctional Facility
Current function: Recreation And Culture - Museum
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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