Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
“The former Franklin County Jail is a historic building at 3rd and River Streets in Ozark, Arkansas. It is a two-story masonry structure, built out of native sandstone.”
Wikipedia article Franklin County Jail (Ozark, Arkansas), CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 22 National Register listings published here for Franklin County · listed in 1982 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the National Register database, National Park Service · the Wikipedia article
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 81 fires within 5 miles of Franklin County Jail between 1997 and 2019, burning about 905 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 16 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 28 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 24 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 16 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 3 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2001 | Debris and open burning | 6.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 6 September 2001 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 30 September 2005 | Natural | 15 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 16 September 2000 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 9.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 12 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 7 August 2011 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 3.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 6 August 2006 | Natural | 7.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
| 4 August 2006 | Natural | 1.0 acres | Arkansas Forestry Commission | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 12 workings within 5 miles of Franklin County Jail: 10 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Flagstone. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrisman Rock Quarry | Flagstone | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Stone | Past Producer | ||
| Gutrie Island | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unk | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Ozark, the town this property stands in, in 187 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 92 thunderstorm wind, 75 hail, 12 flash flood, 3 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1999 | Hail | Ozark | $600,000 | Just south of Ozark, golfball to baseball-sized hail fell, while quarter to golfball-sized hail fell and covered the ground just north of Ozark.There were widespread reports of damage to vehicles and to roofs on homes and other structures. |
| October 2000 | Hail | Ozark | $250,000 | no account filed |
| October 2009 | Flash Flood | Ozark | $125,000 | Thunderstorms moving repeatedly over extreme southern and eastern Franklin County produced 2 to 4 inches of rain, which resulted in flooding of rural roads. Portions of some roads were washed out. Water rescues were conducted as motorists became stranded in flood water. |
| May 2015 | Flash Flood | Ozark | $75,000 | Significant street flooding off of Highway 64. Flood water entered several businesses. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged several turkey and chicken houses. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $30,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour did structural damage to a house. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $30,000 | Widespread wind damage occurred across the southern part of Franklin County. One barn was destroyed and a tree fell into a house. Several trees were blown down. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $25,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a large tree onto a mobile home, causing severe damage. |
| September 2009 | Flash Flood | Ozark | $25,000 | Heavy rain caused flooding in and near Ozark. There was damage to the Ozark Motel and Hillbilly Quick Stop. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $25,000 | Thunderstorm winds did extensive damage to poultry houses and a barn. A large tree was also blown down. |
| November 1998 | Tornado (F0) | Ozark | $25,000 | A brief F0 tornado touched down just north of the Arkansas River. Two houses received minor damage, and numerous trees and power lines were blown down. |
| June 1998 | Lightning | Ozark | $25,000 | Lightning destroyed the big motor that operates Ozark's water system at City Lake. City workers had to operate the pump manually for several days to provide residents with their water supply. |
| May 2011 | Hail | Ozark | $25,000 | no account filed |
| April 2023 | Hail | Ozark | $20,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Ozark | $20,000 | Half dollar size hail damaged homes and vehicles. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $15,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roofs of several homes. |
| August 2013 | Hail | Ozark | $15,000 | no account filed |
| September 2009 | Hail | Ozark | $15,000 | no account filed |
| June 2010 | Lightning | Ozark | $10,000 | Lightning struck the Forest Service Headquarters, damaging radio and computer equipment. |
| October 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind gusts to 88 mph were measured by storm spotters. The wind snapped power poles, damaged a slaughter house, and blew down trees. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down tree limbs and power lines. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated near 80 miles an hour uprooted several trees, destroyed a portable carport and damaged outbuildings and fences. |
| November 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew the roof off a building. |
| January 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged a chicken house and a barn. Several trees were also blown down. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and tree limbs all over the city of Ozark. The winds shattered windows in the Faith Addition on North 25th and 26th Streets, the city's second-largest subdivision. The Franklin County OES Director reported numerous trees blown down countywide with numerous reports of dime to nickel-sized hail. |
| March 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a house on Cataberry Run Road. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs and blew down power lines. |
| March 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged two homes. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines. |
| September 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 miles an hour uprooted a tree and overturned farm equipment. |
| November 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour damaged the roof of a metal building. |
| June 1998 | Hail | Ozark | $5,000 | Baseball-sized hail damged a house and its awnings. |
| November 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds damaged a trailer. |
| November 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees. |
| May 2010 | Hail | Ozark | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $4,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew over a trailer and damaged vehicles due to flying debris. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines and snapped large tree limbs. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees and power lines. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down some utility lines along Highway 64 east of Ozark. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down trees and power lines. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds did damage to outbuilding two miles northeast of Mulberry near the Crawford-Franklin county line. |
| December 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees between Mulberry in Crawford county and Ozark in Franklin county. The report came from the forrest service. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $500 | Thunderstorm winds blew down a few limbs. |
| January 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $300 | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $100 | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree limb. |
| October 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $100 | Thunderstorm winds blew trees down onto Highway 64. |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $100 | Thunderstorm winds blew down trees. |
| February 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $100 | A large tree was blown onto AR Hwy 23 north of Ozark, blocking traffic for part of the night. |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $100 | Large limbs were blown out of trees. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple trees. |
| February 2023 | Flood | Ozark | - | Multiple low-lying areas were flooded across the county. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a few trees. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees. |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Ozark | - | Portions of Highway 64 near White Oak Creek, west of Ozark, were flooded. |
| December 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down small trees in and around town. |
| March 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees. |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District | under 500 feet | 2002 |
 | Missouri-Pacific Depot-Ozark | under 500 feet | 1992 |
 | Franklin County Courthouse | under 500 feet | 1995 |
 | Bristow Hotel | 0.1 miles | 1999 |
 | First Methodist Episcopal Church, South | 0.2 miles | 1992 |
 | Merle Whitman Tourist Cabin | 0.4 miles | 2006 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 82002114 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Franklin County | All 22 listed properties in this county. |
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