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National Register of Historic Places

Square Butte Jail

Square Butte’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 23, 1998; only 838 of Montana’s 1,242 listings are older
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Square Butte Jail

Square Butte Jail, at Salsbury Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 23, 1998: the first place in Square Butte to be listed. Only 838 of Montana’s 1,242 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.

What it isHistoric building in Square Butte, Montana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗
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Salsbury Ave., Square Butte · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Square Butte JailStart here
  2. 2Square Butte SchoolBuilding · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Square Butte Jail

Is Square Butte Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 23, 1998 (Register number 98000888).

Is Square Butte Jail a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Square Butte 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 Square Butte Jail?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 71975771 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.