San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Town Jail
Cárcel Municipal
Photographed by James King, April 4, 2015
1. Town Jail Marker
English:
Holding Cell for Drunks and Petty Offenders
Sheriffs transported law breakers to Monterey or Hollister until 1870. Then the town built a jail for minor violators. Originally located on 4th Street, this simple building served the town until 1941.
Supposedly, no one ever escaped. People stayed not because of the strong walls or door, but because breakfast was too good to miss.
This site originally held the barn of Patrick Breen. The family sold this land to California State Parks in 1933.
Español:
Celda para los Borrachos y Delincuentes
Los policías transportaban transgresores de la ley hacia Monterey o Hollister hasta 1870. Luego la ciudad construyó una cárcel para infracciones menores. Originalmente situado en la calle 4, este sencillo edificio sirvió a la ciudad hasta el 1941.
Supuestamente, nadie nunca se escapó. La gente decía que no era debido a los fuertes muros o la puerta, sino porque el desayuno era demasiado bueno para perderse.
Este sitio era originalmente la granja de Patrick Breen. En 1933, la familia vendió esta tierra al Parque Estatal de California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 36° 50.672′ N, 121° 32.124′
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Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Castro - Breen Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); Castro/Breen Adobe and Plaza Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of the World War (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vicky’s Cottage (about 300 feet away); Anza House (about 300 feet away); El Camino Real (about 300 feet away); Progress Becomes History (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Bautista.
Another marker is no longer nearby. El Camino Real Bell (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, September 28, 2023
2. Town Jail Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, September 28, 2023
3. Town Jail and Marker
Photographed by James King, April 4, 2015
4. Town Jail
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, September 28, 2023
5. Town Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on March 6, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 5. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
