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Neillsville's first jail was built in 1886 and it's second in 1881. In 1897 a third was built and more substantional jail was built and housed beautiful living quarters for the sheriff and his family. The total construction cost was $15,000 and over 209 cords of brick were used. The La Crosse architecture firm of Stozle & Schick were the designers. The castle-like structure, with it's turrets, juts up three stories and is one of the most unique in the state with it's fortress-like architechture. This formidable Clark County jail was placed on the National & State Historic Register in 1978 and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society.
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215 E. 5th St., P.O. Box 41 Neillsville, WI 54456
Neillsville Is Just 30 Miles North Of I-94 At The Intersection Of US 10 & State Hwy 73, On the scenic Black River. 215 E. 5th St Neillsville, WI 54456
Hours Of Operation: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sundays
Length Of Tour: Approx. 1 Hour (No Tours Started After 3:30 p.m.)
Price Of Tour: Adults: $3.00, Students: $2.00, Children Under 5: Free
We Are Also Open By Appointment Only Under The Following Guidlines:
- Price Of Tour Per Schedule Below.
- At Least 10 Days Notice Prior To Requested Tour Date.
- Tours For Students - 1 Chaperone For Each 10 Students Taking The Tour
- Bus Tours Are Welcome. Personal Tours: Donation / Private Tours: $5.00 / Person. Min. Of $20.00
Looking Forward To Your Arrival & Showing You Our Local Treasure!
Sue Krueger (715) 743 - 2571 I Bonnie Koeberl (715) 743 - 6746 I Natalie Erpenbach (715) 743 - 6234
Jail Museum Tour Dates
Tours Are Available From 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. On The Following Dates...
2008 Tours
May 25
June 8
June 15
June 22
June 29
July 6
July 13
