Markleeville in Alpine County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Old Log Jail
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
1. Old Log Jail Marker
Inscription.
Old Log Jail. . In 1875, the Alpine County seat was moved from Silver Mountain (Kongsberg) to Markleeville. A new jail being needed, a foundation was laid using logs. The iron cells from the old jail were placed thereon and using the mortise and tenon method the rest of the building was completed using logs. So far as is known not another jail was ever built like this one. In 1969 the jail was moved to its present site. Donated to the Historical Society in memory of Orrin P. Brown, Sheriff. , , Dedicated on the 25th day of July 5997 [Clamper Year] , by Snow-Shoe thomson Chapter #1827 E Clampus Vitus ,
In 1875, the Alpine County seat was moved from Silver Mountain (Kongsberg) to Markleeville. A new jail being needed, a foundation was laid using logs. The iron cells from the old jail were placed thereon and using the mortise and tenon method the rest of the building was completed using logs. So far as is known not another jail was ever built like this one. In 1969 the jail was moved to its present site. Donated to the Historical Society in memory of Orrin P. Brown, Sheriff.
Dedicated on the 25th day of July 5997 [Clamper Year]
by Snow-Shoe thomson Chapter #1827 E Clampus Vitus
Erected 1992 by Snow-Shoe Thomson Chapter #1827 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1875.
Location. 38° 41.691′ N, 119° 46.998′ W. Marker is in Markleeville, California, in Alpine County. Marker can be reached from School Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Markleeville CA 96120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The only remaining ruins of Silver Mountain City located on Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass) west of the town of Markleeville.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 2, 2006
6. Sign Marking the Location of the Old City Jail Foundation - Silver Mountain City
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,543 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 5, 6. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.