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Cole County History: The Mansion on Minor Hill
Setting on top of one of Jefferson City's most scenic river bluffs was the plantation home of Gen. James L. Minor.
by Jenny Smith, Historic City of Jefferson
Jul. 16 2021 @ 11:00pm
Photo by Jenny SmithThe plaque and rock wall are all that remain of Prison Farm No. 1 on the hilltop now occupied by the Lewis and Clark Office Building.
Setting on top of one of Jefferson City's most scenic river bluffs was the plantation home of Gen. James L. Minor. The pre-Civil War mansion was a spacious, no frills, Virginia style home that sat just east of the old Missouri State Penitentiary.