Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old County Jail

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

1. Old County Jail Marker

Inscription.
Side A
Three Warren County Jails have been built near this spot. The first was in 1820, 15 years before the courthouse. It had two stories and four cells. It was replaced on the same location in 1844 by a six celled jail. One cell was used as a dungeon when needed. In 1889 the two story jail to the rear was built of brown sandstone.

Side B
Once considered a "model" jail, it had eight cells. The sheriff's residence was built in 1893 in the Richardsoniar Romanesque style. Its octagonal three story tower has sandstone on the first floor and yellow brick on the other two. The residence department was later used as the sheriff's department. A new county jail was opened in 1974.

Erected by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 39° 26.116′ N, 84° 12.189′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on E. Silver Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon OH 45036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Savings Stamps (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Quinn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lebanon Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); United States of America (about 300 feet away); POW-MIA (about 300 feet away); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

2. Old County Jail Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022

3. Old County Jail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.