Corydon in Harrison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Harrison County Jail

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

1. Harrison County Jail Marker

Inscription. First Log Jail erected 1809. Spier Spencer, First Sheriff, was killed 1811 commanding the Harrison County Yellow Jackets in the Battle of Tippecanoe. During first twelve years, Harrison County had a whipping post where justice was meted out by floggings. Second Jail burned 1871 in one of Corydon's disastrous fires. Devin and Tennyson, two criminals, were taken from jail 1889 by a band of White Caps and hanged on the West Bridge at Corydon. Third jail, a brick structure, was razed 1964 to make way for present jail.

Erected 1965 by Corydon Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 31.1965.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 38° 12.706′ N, 86° 7.587′ W. Marker is in Corydon, Indiana, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of North Capitol Avenue (State Road 62) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on North Capitol Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corydon IN 47112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. O'Bannon Publishing Company (a few steps from

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this marker); Battle of Corydon (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Corydon State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Corydon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated In Everlasting Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corydon.

Harrison County Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

2. Harrison County Jail

New County Jail - Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, July 16, 2008

3. New County Jail - Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,705 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.