Old City Jail
category : Pioneer Life

The Old City Jail can be viewed year round in the alley between Avenue E and Avenue F in downtown Wilson.
Come visit us in Wilson, Kansas
Come visit us in Wilson, Kansas
The historic bank building was built in 1886 for multi-purposes to serve the people. The main floor housed the banking system and upstairs in the back was the first Telephone Company. Also on the upstairs on the south side of the building was a entry with stairs that led to two doctor'
Wilson, KS Historic BuildingsA unique stone building in Wilson, Kansas, is the round jail built around 1911. Originally it was used for a water tower of the city, with the lower part serving as the jail. The 18
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