Leeds in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Original Town Jail
Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 15, 2024
1. Original Town Jail Marker
Double-thick walls, metal doors and its small size (11' x 11') probably made this building an effective crime deterrent in the rough mining town.
The jail was originally located about one block east of here. After Silver Reef was abandoned, the Stirling Family moved the sturdy structure about 2 miles to the town of Leeds where they used it for an ice house. Still later it was moved to various locations in Washington City and used to store grain and farming supplies. The jail was returned to Silver Reef in 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.
Location. 37° 15.217′ N, 113° 22.021′ W. Marker is in Leeds, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is on Wells Fargo Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1915 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds UT 84746, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wells Fargo and Company Express Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mile-long Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Historic Towns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On-Site Mills: A Silver Reef Necessity (about 400 feet away); Silver in Sandstone: A Geologic Anomaly
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Photographed By Jeremy Snow, March 15, 2024
2. Original Town Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
