Newton County Jail
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Newton County Jail
Newton County Jail, at Jct. of Spring and Elm Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 1, 1994. It was among the first 3 of Jasper’s 6 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPrison in Arkansas, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Jct. of Spring and Elm Sts., Jasper · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Newton County Jail
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Questions about Newton County Jail
Is Newton County Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 1, 1994 (Register number 94001414).
Is Newton County Jail a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Arkansas has 20 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Newton County Jail?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.