Old Gillett Jail
Located on Main Street in Gillett (Arkansas County), the Old Gillett Jail was constructed in 1922 and was in use until 1972. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 2007. Always a small town, Gillett saw its population peak in 1920, with more than 1,100 residents recorded in that year’s federal census. Industries in the town centered on timber-related businesses such as stave mills and sawmills. The town also served as an economic center for the farms in the area. With Gillett located approximately eighteen miles from the Arkansas County Sheriff’s Office in DeWitt (Arkansas County), it was difficult to obtain law enforcement assistance or easily transport prisoners. In 1922, the town constructed a …
