Welcome to the Old Sheriff's House and Jail !
Experience the history of events and architecture of this famous building listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1989. Tour our original facility and inquire with docents and historians of the daily operation of an historic house and jail.
in 1989. Tour our original facility and inquire with docents and historians of the daily operation of an historic house and jail.
Hours of OperationRegularly scheduled tours will resume May 6, 2017.
Regular Tours are approximately 45 minutes long, scheduled consecutively. Thursday Evenings 5:30 - 7:30 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM. Last tour begins at 1 PM. Updated 03.09.2017 The Sheriff's House and Jail are open primarily during the months of early May through late September.
Special Appointment Tours are available with reasonable notice of at least 5 business days, and Foundation approval. All tours are conducted by volunteers. |
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Completion of the second floor of the Sheriff's House is a vital part of our overall plan, enabling visitors to wander through the old living quarters as they were in 1909.
Please help us preserve this essential part of the architecturally historic second floor of the sheriff's residence by visiting our "Support" tab. |
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Rentals and tours outside of normal hours
Interested in renting our unique facility for a private event? DId you know tours are available beyond normal operating hours?
About the National Register of Historic PlacesThe Old Sheriff's House and Jail are proud to be recorded among The National Register of Historic Places - the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation.
Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources. For more information, visit: www.nps.gov/history/nr . |
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What's Going on ?
2015 was another successful year for the Sheriff’s House Foundation with many planned projects completed by the
end of the busy year. 2016 promises more ongoing activities with projects continuing restoration of the Old Sheriff’s House and Jail. Included are updates of the activity of the past year:
• The Foundation reconstructed the West side stone steps to include new disabled accessibility, and railings
on the Main Street entrance.
• A new water main has been put in place updating the old county infrastructure system. To insure adequate
environmental conditions for the system, the contribution of a forced air furnace has been installed in the
former jail basement.
• The window renovation project in the 1909 third floor Southwest section has been completed. All windows
have been glazed & installed, and closure hardware systems rehabilitated. This aids the weatherproofing
and insulation of this internet equipment area of the building.
• Grants from current years have enabled floor repair on the second floor of the residence. This enables
these rooms to proceed toward complete restoration in preparation for use of a prospective tenant,
research and archive occupancy.
• Ornamental lighting in the former residence first floor has been installed. Continued supplemental electric
work throughout the building has proceeded during the year.
We invite your participation in the project’s work and restoration, and renewal of membership in the Foundation in
the years ahead.
end of the busy year. 2016 promises more ongoing activities with projects continuing restoration of the Old Sheriff’s House and Jail. Included are updates of the activity of the past year:
• The Foundation reconstructed the West side stone steps to include new disabled accessibility, and railings
on the Main Street entrance.
• A new water main has been put in place updating the old county infrastructure system. To insure adequate
environmental conditions for the system, the contribution of a forced air furnace has been installed in the
former jail basement.
• The window renovation project in the 1909 third floor Southwest section has been completed. All windows
have been glazed & installed, and closure hardware systems rehabilitated. This aids the weatherproofing
and insulation of this internet equipment area of the building.
• Grants from current years have enabled floor repair on the second floor of the residence. This enables
these rooms to proceed toward complete restoration in preparation for use of a prospective tenant,
research and archive occupancy.
• Ornamental lighting in the former residence first floor has been installed. Continued supplemental electric
work throughout the building has proceeded during the year.
We invite your participation in the project’s work and restoration, and renewal of membership in the Foundation in
the years ahead.
Jail Break 5K 2016 Results
Thanks to all of our sponsors and participants for making the third annual Jail Break 5K walk / run road race in 2015 a resounding success! Links to race results and images are located below. Check back for more information and race updates!
We think 'Thanks' are in order . . .
We appreciate all of the help we receive annually. From cleaning to tours, fundraising to offering assistance, guidance, and information for our guests. The operation is a massive undertaking that undoubtedly works best with a cooperative spirit. This would not be possible without the support of those who volunteered to structure, organize, donate, and participate in such activities. A large THANK YOU ! !
The Old Sheriff's House Foundation Incorporated is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
226 South Main Street Crown Point Indiana
Website created and maintained by the Old Sheriff's House Foundation Incorporated
226 South Main Street Crown Point Indiana
Website created and maintained by the Old Sheriff's House Foundation Incorporated
