Jackson County Jail
Also known as Andrew Jail
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Jackson County Jail
Jackson County Jail, at Emmet St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 12, 1978: the first place in Andrew to be listed. Only 301 of Iowa’s 2,458 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics, at the local level.
What it isListed on the NRHP in Jackson County, Iowa. 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 · 83 MB · National Archives↗Finding Jackson County Jail
Emmet St., Andrew
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Jackson County Jail
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jackson County Jail
Is Jackson County Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 12, 1978 (Register number 78001224).
Is Jackson County Jail a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ulysses S. Grant House, 19.7 miles away.
Can you visit Jackson 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 Jackson County Jail?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 83 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 75339078 · Wikidata · old views from Andrew’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.