Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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1859 Jail Museum
A history museum on N Main St, in the middle of things: 249 places within a five-minute walk. One of 66 history & landmarks in Independence.
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On the National Register since 1970
Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House
Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 15, 1970. It is significant for its military, law and architecture at the local level.
The Jackson County's 1859 Jail Museum in Independence, Missouri, United States was constructed in 1859 as a county jail for Jackson County, Missouri. It was decommissioned and replaced in 1933. It has been restored as a public museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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Directions →217 N Main St
The nearest neighbor is Gateway Sporting Goods, 1 min walk away.
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Address
217 N Main St
Hours
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Phone
(816) 252-1892
Website
https://www.jchs.org/1859jailmuseum
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.