Van Wert in Van Wert County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jail Cell
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
1. Jail Cell Marker
Van Wert County Jail constructed in 1891 and razed in 1989. The Jail Cells were located on East Court Street.
Stone blocks are from original cell blockhouse.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 40° 52.558′ N, 84° 34.944′ W. Marker is in Van Wert, Ohio, in Van Wert County. Marker is on East 3rd Street just east of North Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 616 N Washington St, Van Wert OH 45891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Window Lintel and Bricks (here, next to this marker); Interurban R. R. Tie (here, next to this marker); "Penn Railroad Depot Step" (here, next to this marker); Original Step (here, next to this marker); Marie Harel Statue (a few steps from this marker); 1800's Hitching Post (a few steps from this marker); Benches (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Creek Foot Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Van Wert.
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Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
2. Jail Cell Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
3. Jail Cell Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 22, 2022
4. Jail Cell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on January 27, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
