Center Township in Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
1. Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882 Marker
The building was enlarged in 1926, and the residence was converted to offices in 1958.
The building gained national interest when Public Enemy #1 John Dillinger escaped from the jail in 1934.
The structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The Old Sheriff's House Foundation began restoration of the building in 1991.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 41° 24.943′ N, 87° 21.849′ W. Marker is in Crown Point, Indiana, in Lake County. It is in Center Township. It is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 S Main Street, Crown Point IN 46307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Sheriff's House & Jail (here, next to this marker); Carnegie Center 1908 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cheshire Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Bank (about 400 feet away); The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878 (about 600 feet away); Lake County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Crown Point World War II Veterans Memorial
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
2. Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
3. Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
4. Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 3, 2024
5. Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882 Marker
Photographed by Lou Donkle, May 28, 2026
6. Marker in front of 1882 Sheriff's House and Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
