Scott County Jail / Scott County Jailer's House
Scott County Jail. The Scott County Jail was built in 1892 and used until 1991. The jail held Sec. of State Caleb Powers, who stood trial four times in connection to the 1900 assassination of Gov. William Goebel. Powers was eventually pardoned in 1908. A modern complex built in Romanesque-Revival style, it had steam heat, running water, and electricity.
Scott County Jailer’s House. Home to the family of the official elected to oversee persons in the jail, the jailer’s house was built circa 1870 and used until 1991. Located on the east bank of the city’s Royal Spring Branch, the original site of Georgetown’s earliest settlements, the Italianate style dwelling conveyed the official’s importance. Scott County Arts Consortium 2019. Dedicated November 1, 2019.
Erected 2019 by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 2605.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 2019.
Location. 38° 12.636′ N, 84° 33.692′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott County. Marker is on North Water Street just south of Cooper Alley, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Bourbon (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott County Korean & Vietnam Conflict's Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott County, 1792 (about 600 feet away); Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A. / Basil W. Duke (1838-1916) (about 600 feet away); In Memory of those Scott County Boys (about 600 feet away); Scott County Courthouse / Goebel Trial Here (about 600 feet away); Remember the Raisin! (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
