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

Inscription. The Lake County Sheriff's house and jail were built in the Second Empire style. The house was a residence for the Lake County Sheriff. The jail was 50x120 feet with six cells.

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carnegie Center 1908 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crown Point World War II Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); W.W.II Triangle Memorial

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(approx. half a mile away); First Physician (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 7.4 miles away); Lincoln Highway - Ideal Section - 1923 (approx. 8 miles away); Griffith's Grand Trunk Depot Museum (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crown Point.

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

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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

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.