First Jail - Juntion City Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
N 44° 13.035 W 123° 12.180
10T E 483784 N 4896022
The first jail in Junction City was used as a pump house for many years until it was donated to the local historical society.
Waymark Code: WM4R2T
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member King of Pennsylvania
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From the information placard at the location:

Junction City's First Jail.

"Junction City was incorporated as a town on October 29, 1872 by an act of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. One of the first contracts let by the new city was awarded May, 1873 to Thomas Humphrey to build a city jail which was completed at a cost of $84.37."

The jail was moved to a residence on High Pass Road where it remained until new owners of the property donated it to be preserved.

Today the former jail is located behind the Mary Pitney House. Museum. (visit link)
Address:
655 HOLLY ST
Junction City, OR USA
97448

Open to the public: Yes

Hours:
The Museum is normally open Thursdays 3:00-5:00 and the last Sunday of each month from 2:00 to 5:00. It is also open during the Scandinavian Festival between 1:00 and 7:00.

Fees?:
Free

Web link: [Web Link]
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