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National Register of Historic Places

Walters Jail

On the National Register since 198046 years
Listed 1980Walters

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Walters Jail

Walters Jail, at 3rd and Main Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1980. The Register lists it for its politics, at the local level. It was listed as part of Faribault County MRA.

What it isHistoric building in Walters, Minnesota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 3 MB · National Archives↗
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3rd and Main Sts., Walters

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Is Walters Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 23, 1980 (Register number 80004262).

Is Walters Jail a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Walters 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 Walters Jail?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 3 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 93200338 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.