Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Jail
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Robert Mills
Lancaster County
| | Built 1823. | |
Photographed by Ronald Patton, April 25, 2023
1. The Jail side of marker
(front)
The Jail
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
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.
Erected 1958 by Waxhaws Chapter-Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 29-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 34° 43.097′ N, 80° 46.312′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, South Carolina, in Lancaster County. It is on West Gay Street east of South French Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 W Gay St, Lancaster SC 29720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
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Also see . . . Lancaster County Jail. The 1823 Lancaster County Jail is a significant example of Robert Mills architecture and reflects his innovative ideas on the proper construction of penal institutions. The jail is a stuccoed brick building of three stories with Palladian style stone quions and stringcourses. It features a gable roof, iron grates, first floor windows and doors within recessed arches, and gable parapets with coping and a raised center section (Submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Ronald Patton, May 22, 2023
2. Robert Mills side of marker
Photographed by Ronald Patton, September 20, 2023
3. The Lancaster County Jail and Marker
The Old Jail, with stucco removed, restored to original condition.
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. The Lancaster County Jail and Marker
This photo shows the building before the stucco was removed.
Photographed by Ronald Patton, October 18, 2023
5. The Jail / Robert Mills Marker
Photographed by Ronald Patton, September 20, 2023
6. The Jail / Robert Mills Marker
The Old Jail with stucco removed, restored to original condition.
Photographed by Ronald Patton, September 20, 2023
7. The Old Jail
The Old Jail with stucco removed, restored to original condition
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 21, 2016
8. National Historical Landmark
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,557 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 3. submitted on September 20, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 5. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on September 20, 2023, by Ronald Patton of Lancaster, South Carolina. 8. submitted on June 5, 2016, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
