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 2024
Regular Tours are approximately 45 minutes long, scheduled consecutively. Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM. Last tour begins at 12:45pm. The Sheriff's House and Jail are open primarily during the months of early May through beginning of September.
Special Appointment Tours are available with reasonable notice of at least 5 business days, and Foundation approval. All tours are conducted by volunteers. |
Tours will resume in May of 2024 |
Criminally Insane is back for October 2023 !
Opening Night is Friday the 13th ! (7pm-11pm)
Oct 14th 7pm-11pm
Oct 20th 7pm-11pm
Oct 21st 7pm-11pm
Oct 27th 7pm-11pm
Oct 28th 7pm-11pm
Please be aware that the line may shut down early so we can get everyone through before closing.
Kids day Not So Scary Haunted House will be Oct 28th from 11am to 2pm. Donations welcome
Special Treat ! This year the crew from Criminally Insane will invade the Haunted Forest at the Knights of Columbus in Cedar Lake In for a terrifying run through the woods ! We will be let out of our cells and running loose ! Come play with us if you dare ! October 22nd only !
Opening Night is Friday the 13th ! (7pm-11pm)
Oct 14th 7pm-11pm
Oct 20th 7pm-11pm
Oct 21st 7pm-11pm
Oct 27th 7pm-11pm
Oct 28th 7pm-11pm
Please be aware that the line may shut down early so we can get everyone through before closing.
Kids day Not So Scary Haunted House will be Oct 28th from 11am to 2pm. Donations welcome
Special Treat ! This year the crew from Criminally Insane will invade the Haunted Forest at the Knights of Columbus in Cedar Lake In for a terrifying run through the woods ! We will be let out of our cells and running loose ! Come play with us if you dare ! October 22nd only !
Gift Shop
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Restorations !
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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?
5k Jailbreak Run coming in November 2023 !
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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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
Email : Crownpointjail@gmail.com
Website created and maintained by the Old Sheriff's House Foundation Incorporated
226 South Main Street Crown Point Indiana
Email : Crownpointjail@gmail.com
Website created and maintained by the Old Sheriff's House Foundation Incorporated
