Franklin County Jail
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Franklin County Jail
Franklin County Jail, at 209 W. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 1999. The Register lists it for its law, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 157 other Illinois listings.
What it isCounty jail in Benton, Illinois. 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 · 50 MB · National Archives↗Finding Franklin County Jail
209 W. Main St., Benton
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Franklin County Jail
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Franklin County Jail
Is Franklin County Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 1999 (Register number 99000111).
Is Franklin County Jail a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Franklin 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 Franklin County Jail?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 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 28892851 · Wikidata · old views from Benton’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.