Rice County Courthouse and Jail
Rice County Courthouse and Jail, Art Deco courthouse in Faribault, United States.
The Rice County Courthouse features natural-face Faribault stone construction with horizontal bands of sawed-faced stone and geometric ornamental elements throughout the structure.
Built in 1934 for $200,000, this courthouse represented a major investment in public infrastructure during the challenging economic period of the Great Depression.
The courthouse interior displays Tennessee marble walls, a terrazzo map of Rice County on the floor, and relief sculptures depicting civic virtue and agriculture.
The courthouse remains an active judicial center, while the adjacent jail facility contains 76 beds and operates with a staff of over 30 correctional officers.
The third-floor courtroom reaches 16 feet in height and contains fine-grained walnut walls with custom-built furnishings reflecting 1930s craftsmanship.
Location: Faribault
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 44.29411,-93.27222
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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