Churchill County Jail
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Churchill County Jail
Churchill County Jail, at 10 W Williams Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 9, 2002. It was among the first 4 of Fallon’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Utilitarian, as it does for 3 other Nevada listings. Five more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPrison in Fallon, United States of America. 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 · 55 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
10 W Williams Ave., Fallon · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Churchill County Jail
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Churchill County Jail
Is Churchill County Jail on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 9, 2002 (Register number 01001546).
Is Churchill County Jail a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Churchill 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 Churchill County Jail?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 55 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 63816415 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.