Walterboro Jail

Walterboro Jail is a South Carolina historical marker in Walterboro, Colleton County, dedicated 1965.

Colleton County · dedicated 1965 · N. Jeffries Blvd., between Benson St. & W. Washington St., Walterboro

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This neo-Gothic building, designed by Jones & Lee, noted architects of Charleston, and constructed by J. & B. Lucas in 1855-56, replaced the jail built in 1822 when Walterboro became the seat of justice of Colleton District. It served as a jail until 1937, since which time, it has been used by Colleton County to house various offices.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
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Walterboro Jail

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