Winnetoon Jail
Also known as NeHBS #KX17-018
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Winnetoon Jail
Winnetoon Jail, at Jct. of First St. and Sherman Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 27, 1995: the first place in Winnetoon to be listed. Only 599 of Nebraska’s 1,047 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level.
What it isPrison in Winnetoon, Nebraska. 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 · 36 MB · National Archives↗1907 to today
- 1907Built
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Jct. of First St. and Sherman Ave., Winnetoon · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Winnetoon JailStart here
- 2Winnetoon Public SchoolBuilding · 0.1 mi on
Memories of Winnetoon Jail
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Winnetoon Jail
Is Winnetoon Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 27, 1995 (Register number 95000094).
Is Winnetoon Jail a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Winnetoon 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 Winnetoon Jail?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 36 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 73920883 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.