Perry County Jail
Illinois, United States
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Built in 1871 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, the Perry County Jail is a brick structure in the Italianate style designed by Cincinnati architect Samuel Hannaford. The second county jail constructed for Perry County, it replaced an earlier 1833–34 facility and was erected by Indianapolis contractor E. Hough for $14,150 following legislative approval for bond issuance in 1867. The building's distinctive feature was an attached sheriff's residence, enabling continuous oversight of the facility. The county operated the jail until 1987, after which it served as county office space before being leased by the Perry County Historical Society in 1993 for use as a museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, it stands as one of two registered properties in Perry County.
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- Illinois, United States
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