Anderson in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Historic County Jail
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 24, 2019
1. Historic County Jail Marker
The site of this County jail dates back to 1910, when a small holding cell was used as a drunk tank for local offenders. The current building was reconstructed under the Works Progress Administration in 1936 and continued in use until the 1950s.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 40° 26.959′ N, 122° 17.858′ W. Marker is in Anderson, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Freeman Street east of Howard Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2820 Freeman Street, Anderson CA 96007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Masonic Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson Historic Fire Station (about 800 feet away); The Flume (approx. 0.6 miles away); California Oregon Road (approx. 1.8 miles away); Fort Reading. (approx. 4 miles away); Reading Adobe (approx. 5.4 miles away); Clear Creek (approx. 5.9 miles away); Balls Ferry (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 4, 2021
2. Historic County Jail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
