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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.