Pioneer History › Jails
The Old County Jail
Built of limestone, this two story structure opened in 1869, only eight years after Kansas became a state. The prisoners were confined in cells on the bottom floor, while the second floor was used by the jailer and his family as living quarters. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- May - October 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Tues. - Sat November - April 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tues. - Sat.
- Address
- 20 S Washington Ave.
- Phone
- 620-365-3051
- [email protected]
- Website
- skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/allenco/jail.html
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Events in Iola
May
30
City Wide Garage sales
Jun
4–25
Iola Municipal Band Concert and Ice Cream Social
Jun
4–25
Iola Municipal Band Concert and Ice Cream Social
Jul
23–26
Allen County Fair & Rodeo
Oct
15–18
Farm-City Days
Oct
31
ACARF/Second Chance Art and Crafts Show
Nov
7
Veterans Day Parade
Nov
20–26
Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Candy Cane Treasure Hunt and Santa House
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