The Jail

The Jail is a South Carolina historical marker in Lancaster, Lancaster County, dedicated 1958.

Lancaster County · dedicated 1958 · 208 W. Gray St., Lancaster, Lancaster

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Front: Lancaster County-built, 1823. This is the "gaol" that Willis W. Alsobrook contracted to build for LANCASTER DISTRICT ". . . agreeable to the plans and specifications signed by Robert Mills. . ." In 1868 Lancaster District became Lancaster County and this structure became the Lancaster County Jail. Reverse: Robert Mills of Charleston, South Carolina, Civil and Military Engineer of his state, was America's first native born, professionally-trained architect. He is best known as the designer of the Washington Monument.

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