Ripon in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Historic Ripon Jail

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

1. Historic Ripon Jail Marker

Inscription. This jail was constructed in 1925 and used by Ripon’s Constable John Garrison and the county sheriff, Stockton Architect Ralph P. Morrell designed the jail. Ripon contractor L. Ubels built the jail for $2,498.00. The jail was originally erected on a lot on North Walnut Street, at the intersection of the railroad right of way. On December 3, 1957 it was raised off its foundation and relocated to its current location at First and Locust Street. The company that was awarded the job of moving the jail was C&L House Movers of Ceres for the sum of $950.00.

The jail consists of two cells and a small office. The interior and exterior of the jail was in need to be rehabilitated to preserve its historical significance to the City of Ripon, and also the County of San Joaquin.

The restoration committee of John Mangelos and Harrison Gibbs would like to thank the following companies and individuals for helping to preserve a piece of Ripon history.

Affordable Raingutters • Bank of Stockton • Bank of the West • Bob McBrian • Bruce Armstrong of Armstrong Specialties • City of Ripon • Daryl & Janet Dyk • Faye Gibbs • Jerald & Shirley Jorgensen • Landreth Roofing • Mike Boyd Glass • Valley Oak Bank • Red & Bonnie Nutt • Ripon Lions Club • Ripon Rotary • Rob Burkett of Burketts Pool Plastering • Salida Antique Warehouse

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• Schemper Ace Hardware • William Mulder Contractor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 37° 44.327′ N, 121° 7.603′ W. Marker is in Ripon, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is on South Locust Avene north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to the rear of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 1st Street, Ripon CA 95366, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 75MM Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Ripon World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Ripon Memorial Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Hope – 1846 (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Ripon Memorial Library (about 500 feet away); Estanislao's Stronghold (approx. 4.4 miles away); Durham Ferry (approx. 8.4 miles away); Site of San Joaquin City (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripon.

Regarding Historic Ripon Jail. The old jail is next to the Ripon Police Officer Memorial. A plaque for the memorial is mounted to the south side of the old jail building. Both are on the grounds of the Ripon Historical Society Veterans Museum.

Historic Ripon Jail and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

2. Historic Ripon Jail and Marker

Historic Ripon Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

3. Historic Ripon Jail

Ripon Police Officer Memorial Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

4. Ripon Police Officer Memorial Plaque

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Ripon Police Officer Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

5. Ripon Police Officer Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.