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Taylor County Jail, Old
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National Register of Historic Places

Taylor County Jail, Old

Perry’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 11, 1989; only 625 of Florida’s 1,790 listings are older
Masonry VernacularListed 1989Perry
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Taylor County Jail, Old

Taylor County Jail, Old, at 400 blk. N. Washington St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1989: the first place in Perry to be listed. Only 625 of Florida’s 1,790 listings are older. The Register lists it for its economics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Masonry Vernacular, as it does for 154 other Florida listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isListed on the NRHP in Perry, Florida. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 85 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

400 blk. N. Washington St., Perry · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Taylor County Jail, OldStart here
  2. 2First Methodist Episcopal Church, SouthBuilding · next door
  3. 3Perry Post Office, OldPWA Mediterranean Revival · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Taylor County Jail, Old

Is Taylor County Jail, Old on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 11, 1989 (Register number 89000414).

Is Taylor County Jail, Old a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Taylor County Jail, Old?

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 Taylor County Jail, Old?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 85 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 77844134 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.