Knox Township in Knoxville in Knox County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Jail
1845 - 1873
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023
1. Old Jail Marker
[Second plaque]
1845 – 1873
Site of the only legal
hanging in Knox County
Listed on the
National Register of Historic Sites
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 40° 54.521′ N, 90° 17.104′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Illinois, in Knox County. It is in Knox Township. Marker is on North Market Street north of North Public Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Market St, Knoxville IL 61448, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hall of Records (within shouting distance of this marker); Knox Township World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Old Courthouse” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Court House (about 300 feet away); Knoxville Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); The Indian Trails (about 400
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Also see . . .
1. Old County Jail. It took several years to complete the new jail, which cost $7,724. Many of the stones used were so large that they had to be transported one per wagon. (Knox County Historical Sites Inc.) (Submitted on August 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Osborne Hanging. John Marion Osborne lived in Galesburg until 1871 when he moved to Yates City and found work on the farm of John M. Mathews. On Aug. 5, 1872, Adelia M. Mathews was found dead in the basement of her home. (Knox County Historical Sites Inc.) (Submitted on August 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Knox County Jail (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the jail, which was listed in 1992. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023
2. Old Jail Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 7, 2023
3. Old Jail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
