National Register of Historic Places in Michigan - Luce County

Luce County

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Summary
Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail 01982-04-27April 27, 1982 411 W. Harrie St.
Newberry The Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail was built in 1894, only 12 years after the founding of Newberry and 7 years after the organization of Luce County. The opulent structure, built to complement the nearby now-demolished courthouse, reflected the prosperity of the Victorian era community. The structure served as the jail and sheriff's residence for over 70 years. In 1975, the Luce County Historical Society rescued the jail from demolition and in 1976 reopened it as the Luce County Historical Museum.

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