Old Jail and Sheriff Residence - Evansville, IN
N 37° 58.408 W 087° 34.368
16S E 449691 N 4203025
Old Jail and Sheriff residence in downtown Evansville, IN
Waymark Code: WMC156
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2011
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This old jail was built in 1891 in a Gothic-style design. It was designed like a castle for the native European residents would be familiar with the type of building. It has steep gables, protruding turrets, odd roof lines, and a rounded tower, invoking fear in citizens 120+ years ago. The jail is attached by underground tunnel to the nearby old courthouse.
The building is now a law office and still includes one full jail cell with iron bars to remind visitors of its past glory.
Address:
208 NW 4th St
Evansville, IN USA
47708
Open to the public: No
Hours: Not listed
Fees?: Not listed
Web link: Not listed
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