Oconee County Cage
Also known as Jail on Wheels
About Oconee County Cage
Oconee County Cage, at Church St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 14, 1982. It was among the first 2 of Walhalla’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its social history, at the local level. It was listed as part of Oconee County Penal System TR. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Church St., Walhalla · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Oconee County Cage
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Questions about Oconee County Cage
Is Oconee County Cage on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 1982 (Register number 82001523).
Is Oconee County Cage a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; South Carolina has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Traveler's Rest, 14.3 miles away.
Can you visit Oconee County Cage?
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 Oconee County Cage?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 118996462 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.