Tuolumne County Jail
Also known as Tuolumne County Museum and Office of Tuolumne County Chamber
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Tuolumne County Jail
Tuolumne County Jail, at 156 W. Bradford St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1978: the first place in Sonora to be listed. Only 578 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its other and politics, at the local level. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric building in Sonora, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 87 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
156 W. Bradford St., Sonora · about 0.4 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 Tuolumne County Jail
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Tuolumne County Jail
Is Tuolumne County Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1978 (Register number 78000822).
Is Tuolumne County Jail a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Columbia Historic District, 3.7 miles away.
Can you visit Tuolumne 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.
Where can I read the history of Tuolumne County Jail?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 87 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123862305 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.