The Jail House Marker

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Saint George in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Jail House

By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. The Jail House Marker

Inscription. The jail is a small one room building constructed from black lava rock gathered in the nearby foothills. The exact date of construction is not known, however, it is assumed to be built by Sheriff Hardy around 1880. Though used as a granary after the new county jail was built in the late 19th century, it was apparent that it at one time was a jail in that the original bars are still in the windows.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Location. 37° 6.631′ N, 113° 35.05′ W. Marker is in Saint George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from West St. George Boulevard. Click for map. Marker is located at Ancestor Square. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 West St. George Boulevard, Saint George UT 84770, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sandstone Building (a few steps from this marker); The Hardy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardeners Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burgess House (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Winter Home of Brigham Young (about 400 feet away); Brigham Young Winter Home (about 400 feet away); Brigham Young Home (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Saint George.

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By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. The Jail House

Also see . . . Washington County Historical Society. This structure is assumed to have been built by Sheriff Hardy around 1880. (Submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.