Barracks, Courthouse, Jail

Wayside describing changes to the building over time

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Quick Facts

Location:

East side of visitor center

Amenities

2 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

The visitor center building has served as an Enlisted men’s barracks, a jail, and a courtroom. From a distance it looks like one building, but it is actually two that were built over 45 years apart. Clues to the changes can be seen in its façade.