Lowell in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Old City Jail

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

1. Old City Jail Marker

Inscription. Location: West of the railroad tracks on Lincoln Street between McClure & Monroe, almost directly across from Allen Canning Company Warehouse.

It was about 12' x 12', made of native stone, cemented together. One small window on the north side was covered with iron bars. One thick wooden door faced east.

Inside, on the south wall were two box-like wooden bunks with no mattress. This "no frills" jail built without toilet or lavatory was a poor place to house violators for very long.

In the late 1960's, a big hole was dug close by. The jail was pushed in and covered up with dirt.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement.

Location. 36° 15.438′ N, 94° 7.898′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker is on Jackson Street south of McClure Avenue (County Road 923), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 Jackson St, Lowell AR 72745, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Train Depot (a few steps from this marker); Evaporator Near Railroad Track (a few steps from this marker); School House on McClure Street (a few steps from this marker); Lowell Postal Service (a few steps

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from this marker); The Bank of Lowell (a few steps from this marker); IOOF/Masonic Lodge Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Evaporator Near School (within shouting distance of this marker); Old School on South Lincoln Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023

2. Old City Jail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.