Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Squirrel Cage Jail

Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, June 28, 2011

1. Squirrel Cage Jail Marker

Inscription. The Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail. Built in 1885 and in continuous use as a jail until 1969. Acquired by the Park Board in 1971 for preservation. Named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Government. Purchased by the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County, January 15, 1979.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1869.

Location. 41° 15.452′ N, 95° 51.118′ W. Marker is in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in Pottawattamie County. It is on Pearl Street near 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Council Bluffs IA 51501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Iowa, in Loess Hills,

and in Greater Omaha.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Council Bluffs Free Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grenville M. Dodge (about 300 feet away); The National Humane Alliance Fountain (about 500 feet away); Council Bluffs Veterans Plaza (about 600 feet away); Spanish War Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mormon Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amelia Bloomer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Bluffs.

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Photographed by Charles T. Harrell, June 28, 2011

2. Squirrel Cage Jail

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,125 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.