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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker was in Northwest Arkansas,

on the Ozark Plateau,

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in the Cherokee Heritage Region,

and in Osage Territory.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Ozarks.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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 named Old City Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowell Postal Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Evaporator Near Railroad Track (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bank of Lowell (about 300 feet away); School House on McClure Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.