Mt. Vernon in Jefferson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

City Calaboose

Mt. Vernon Jail (former)

Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 7, 2024

1. City Calaboose Marker

Inscription. The former Mt. Vernon jail was donated to the Jefferson County Historical Society in the 1980's and was moved to the Village in 1992. The 1820 structure was originally located at 11th and Main Streets at the present Fire Department's location and was built at a cost of $320.00.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.

Location. 38° 19.93′ N, 88° 55.491′ W. Marker is in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in Jefferson County. Marker is on North 27th Street, 0.1 miles north of Caroline Street, on the left when traveling north. Jefferson County Historical Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 N 27th St, Mount Vernon IL 62864, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blacksmith Shop (here, next to this marker); Goshen Road (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mt. Vernon Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon (approx. 1.4 miles away); Why Is Lincoln Beardless? (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Illinois Supreme Court in Mt. Vernon (approx. 1.4 miles away).

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Photographed By Thomas Smith, January 7, 2024

2. City Calaboose Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.