Porter County Jail and Sheriff's House
Porter County Jail and Sheriff's House, Historical museum in Valparaiso, Indiana
The Porter County Jail and Sheriff's House features Renaissance Revival architecture with tall windows, decorative brackets, and rounded arches throughout its brick structure.
Built in 1860 as a residence for the county sheriff, the facility expanded in 1871 with the addition of a jail section to serve law enforcement needs.
The building transformed from an active correctional facility into a museum, displaying exhibits about local governance and regional criminal justice developments through time.
Located at 153 Franklin Street in downtown Valparaiso, the museum provides educational programs about law enforcement history and architectural preservation.
The structure combines a residential space for the sheriff and a detention facility, representing the 19th-century approach to local law enforcement administration.
Location: Valparaiso
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.46667,-87.05944
Latest update: March 15, 2025 05:39
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