Near Schafer in McKenzie County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Schafer Jail
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2020
1. The Schafer Jail Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings.
Location. 47° 47.988′ N, 103° 11.187′ W. Marker is near Schafer, North Dakota, in McKenzie County. Marker can be reached from 121st Avenue North West near State Highway 23, on the left when traveling south. The Schafer Jail is approximately 1/4 mile south of the North Dakota Highway 23 intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watford City ND 58854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Schafer Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Western Trail (approx. 4˝ miles away); Walter H. Chaloner (approx. 14.2 miles away); Bentonitic Clay (approx. 15.1 miles away); North Dakota Badlands (approx. 15.3 miles away); Long X Cattle Trail (approx. 15.4 miles away); “Cannon Ball” Concretions (approx. 15.6 miles away); The View that Launched a Park (approx. 15.9 miles away).
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 27, 2020
2. The Schafer Jail and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
