Pierce County Jail
Historic jail in the U.S.
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The Pierce County Jail (also known as the Blackshear Jail) is a historic building built in 1894 in Blackshear, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1980.
LocationTaylor St, Blackshear, Georgia
Coordinates31.30300°N 82.24011°W
Area18 acres (7.3 ha)
Built1894
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| Location | Taylor St, Blackshear, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 31.30300°N 82.24011°W |
| Area | 18 acres (7.3 ha) |
| Built | 1894 |
| Architect | Pauly Jail Building |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001221[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1980 |
History
An old wooden jail burned in 1880 and a jail made of wood and metal was built in 1882. In 1894 a new two-story brick jail was built, with room for the jail keeper to live on the first floor. It was used as a jail from then until 1926. The building was then used as a city hall and police headquarters until 1976.[2]
Photos
Front view
Door of the old jail
Side of the building (a one-story building once adjoined it)
