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Jail
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Jail Marker | | |
Inscription. Replacing two earlier log jails, this limestone rock jail was built in 1854 by Joseph Peelman for $3,000.
Location. 38° 44.849′ N, 85° 4.139′ W. Marker is in Vevay, Indiana, in Switzerland County. Marker is on West Pike Street west of Liberty Street, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Located on North/East lawn of the Switzerland County Courthouse in Vevay, Indiana. Marker is in this post office area: Vevay IN 47043, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dungeon (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland County Honor Roll Memorial (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); The Masterson House (approx. 6.1 miles away in Kentucky). Click for a list of all markers in Vevay. |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Old Two Story Stone Jail | | The marker can be seen (click on photo) in profile - to the left of the door. | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Jail - Entrance | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 4. Lower Level - - Cell Block. . . | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 5. Other View - - Old Two Story Stone Jail | | |
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By Al Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 6. Just Visiting ! ! | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 7. Fieldpiece - - (Short walk to the South-East lawn.) | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 8. Front - - Switzerland County Courthouse - Vevay, Indiana | | |
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By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 9. Old Courthouse - Six Stall Privy | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 11, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 140 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 11, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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