Old Colleton County Jail
United States historic library
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Old Colleton County Jail is a historic library building located at Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1856, and is a stuccoed brick building in the Gothic Revival style. The building was designed by noted Charleston architects, Edward C. Jones and Francis D. Lee. The jail in part resembles a miniature, fortified castle. The front façade has crenellated parapets, turret-like structures at either corner, and a massive central tower with a large lancet window above the main entrance.[2][3]
LocationJeffries Blvd., Walterboro, South Carolina
Coordinates32°54′25″N 80°39′20″W
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built1856
Old Colleton County Jail | |
Old Colleton County Jail, June 2012 | |
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| Location | Jeffries Blvd., Walterboro, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 32°54′25″N 80°39′20″W |
| Area | 0.8 acres (0.32 ha) |
| Built | 1856 |
| Architect | Jones, Edward C.; Lee, Francis D. |
| Architectural style | Neo-Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000766[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 14, 1971 |
It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1]
