Jefferson County Historical Village Calaboose, Mt Vernon, IL
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paulspaper
N 38° 19.975 W 088° 55.511
16S E 331733 N 4244507
This old wood jail is located in the Jefferson County Historical Village.
Waymark Code: WM15NFC
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2022
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The former Mt. Vernon jail was donated to the Jefferson County Historical Society in the 1980s and was moved to village. The 1820 structure was originally located at 11th and Main Streets at the present Fire Department's location. It was built in 1820.
Address:
1411 N. 27th
Mt Vernon, IL USA
62864
Open to the public: Yes
Hours:
Open from the first weekend in May through the last weekend in October. Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday 1pm to 4pm
Fees?:
Free but donations accepted.
Web link: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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