Tucker County Courthouse and Jail

Tucker County Courthouse and Jail is a red brick building complex at the corner of First and Walnut Streets in Parsons. The structure displays Flemish Renaissance and Romanesque Revival architectural features across its two originally separate sections that housed the courthouse and jail facilities.

The complex was built in two phases, with the jail completed in 1896 by architects Franzeim, Geisey, and Faris, followed by the courthouse between 1898 and 1900 under Frank P. Milburn's design. Together, these structures form an important administrative complex from the turn of the 19th century.

The building stands in the heart of Parsons as a focal point where residents come to handle important local matters. It represents the place where the community gathers for civic duties and decisions that affect their lives.

The building sits at an easy-to-find corner in downtown Parsons and remains an active administrative center, though jail operations relocated to another facility. Visitors can view the exterior and architectural details from the street.

The structure originally housed two completely separate functions under one connected roof, making it an efficient administrative solution for its time. This arrangement allowed courts and detention to operate side by side, which was economically practical in the late 1800s.

Location: West Virginia

GPS coordinates: 39.09690,-79.68080

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42