Lancaster County Jail (Lancaster, South Carolina)
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Not to be confused with Lancaster County Prison.
The Lancaster County Jail is a historic former jail building at 208 West Gay Street. Built in 1823, it is a virtually unaltered work of the noted early American architect Robert Mills, and reflects innovative changes in jail design promoted by him. It is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.[2][3]
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Lancaster County Jail | |
Location | 208 W. Gay St., Lancaster, South Carolina |
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Coordinates | 34°43′9″N 80°46′19″W |
Built | 1823 |
Architect | Robert Mills; W. W. Alsobrook |
NRHP reference No. | 71000789 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | August 9, 1971[1] |
Designated NHL | November 7, 1973[2] |
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