National Register of Historic Places - Georgia (GA), Banks County

Banks County Georgia (Vacant / Not In Use) has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 1 place of National significance. Significant places include New Salem Covered Bridge, Banks County Jail.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Banks County places including W.M. Thomas, Golucke,J.W.,& Co. and Atlanta Fire Proofing Co.. Prominent architectural styles found in Banks Country are Romanesque.

Banks County Jail (added 1982 - - #82002382)

Also known as Old Banks County Jail

Silver Shoals Rd. , Homer

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Atlanta Fire Proofing Co., Golucke,J.W.,& Co.

Architectural Style:

Romanesque

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Social History

Period of Significance:

1900-1924

Owner:

Local

Historic Function:

Government

Historic Sub-function:

Correctional Facility

Current Function:

Vacant/Not In Use

New Salem Covered Bridge (added 1975 - - #75000570)

6 mi. N of Commerce on SR S992 over Grove Creek , Commerce

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