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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Old Webster School (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpine County Historical Complex (within shouting distance of

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this marker); The Lost Whiskey of Raymond (within shouting distance of this marker); Hangman's Bridge & Vigilante Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hurdy House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alpine Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Markleeville General Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Markleeville.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

2. Old Log Jail Marker

Close-up of Front Door Lock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

3. Close-up of Front Door Lock

Close-up of Side Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

4. Close-up of Side Window

Old Foundation of Jail at Silver Mountain City image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 2, 2006

5. Old Foundation of Jail at Silver Mountain City

The only remaining ruins of Silver Mountain City located on Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass) west of the town of Markleeville.

Sign Marking the Location of the Old City Jail Foundation - Silver Mountain City image. Click for full size.

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 2,798 times since then and 17 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.