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Board approves nomination application for Old Wakulla County Jail to National Register
Summary
The board approved staff’s request to submit a nomination application to list the Old Wakulla County Jail (24 High Drive) — a 1949 art‑deco/modern two‑story building — on the National Register of Historic Places after a recommendation from the historic preservation committee.
Staff asked the board to approve submission of a nomination application to list the Old Wakulla County Jail at 24 High Drive on the National Register of Historic Places. Staff described the building as a two‑story structure built in 1949 in an art‑deco and modern design that served as the county jail and residence for two jailers until 1972 and is now used by the historical society.
The historic preservation committee recommended approval at its July 21, 2026 meeting, and staff recommended that the board approve the application. A motion to approve was made, seconded and passed unanimously.
The board did not record additional discussion or conditions related to the nomination during the meeting.
