Valparaiso in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historical Society of Porter County Old Jail Museum

153 Franklin Street

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

1. Historical Society Of Porter County Old Jail Museum Marker

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Inscription. This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1871.

Location. 41° 27.997′ N, 87° 3.574′ W. Marker is in Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter County. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Street and Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 Franklin Street, Valparaiso IN 46383, 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. Porter County Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Porter County (Indiana) Veterans (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The story of Orville Redenbacher and Charlie Bowman (about 800 feet away); Site of the First School House in Valparaiso 1837 (about 800 feet away); Old Sac Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kirchhoff Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of Tassinong (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valparaiso.

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Porter County jail and Sheriff's residence represent a concept of local law enforcement that appears frequently in Indiana. Often an attached residence was provided for the Sheriff because he must be on 24-hour duty. His wife would cook for the prisoners and act as jail matron.
This example is unusual because it combines the Italianate and castle styles of architecture, thereby reflecting the specific uses of the buildings.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

2. Historical Society of Porter County Old Jail Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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