Wapakoneta in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
On This Site Stood The Original Sheriff's Residence And Jail.
1850 - 1999
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
1. On This Site Stood The Original Sheriff's Residence And Jail. Marker
Dr. George W. Holbrook, "Father of Auglaize County",
was awarded the contract to construct this
building at the cost of $3950.00 erected simultaneously
with the first courthouse (which stood north of this
site). It was completed in January 1851.
Below this plaque is a piece from the floor of the jail which was demolished in the spring of 1999
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1851.
Location. 40° 34.093′ N, 84° 11.783′ W. Marker is in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Blackhoof Street and W. Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Blackhoof Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wapakoneta OH 45895, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The John H. Nichols House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dudley Nichols (about 500 feet away); Bicentennial of the Northwest Ordinance Tree (about 600 feet away); Wapakoneta Woman's Club, Inc. (about 600 feet away); The Auglaize County Courthouse (about
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
2. On This Site Stood The Original Sheriff's Residence And Jail. Marker
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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
3. On This Site Stood The Original Sheriff's Residence And Jail. Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
4. On This Site Stood The Original Sheriff's Residence And Jail. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
