Lowell in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Old City Jail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2016
1. Old City Jail Marker
Inscription.
Old City Jail. . Location: West of the railroad tracks on Lincoln Street between McClure and Monroe, almost directly across from Allen Canning Company Warehouse. It was about 12' x 12', made of native stone, cemented together. One small window on the north side was covered with iron bars. One thick wooden door faced east. Inside, on the south wall were two box-like wooden bunks with no mattress. This "no frills" jail built without toilet or lavatory was a poor place to house violators for very long. In the late 1960's, a big hole was dug close by. The jail was pushed in and covered up with dirt.
Location: West of the railroad tracks on Lincoln Street between McClure & Monroe, almost directly across from Allen Canning Company Warehouse. It was about 12' x 12', made of native stone, cemented together. One small window on the north side was covered with iron bars. One thick wooden door faced east. Inside, on the south wall were two box-like wooden bunks with no mattress. This "no frills" jail built without toilet or lavatory was a poor place to house violators for very long. In the late 1960's, a big hole was dug close by. The jail was pushed in and covered up with dirt.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 36° 15.401′ N, 94° 7.896′ W. Marker was in Lowell, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker was on Jackson Street south of Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Lowell AR 72745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. L. P. Davis House and Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF/Masonic Lodge Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 18, 2016
2. Old City Jail Marker
At right, on pole barn post
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.