Rotary Jail Museum

10 reviews

+1 (765) 362-5222

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Catwalk was added for safety in the 1930s.

Neon sign used 1930-1967 at entrance to jail.

225 N Washington St

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

+1 (765) 362-5222

http://www.rotaryjailmuseum.org

Built in 1881 - the rotary jail of Crawfordsville is the first of it's kind. Eighteen rotary jails were built, but being one of only three that have been preserved, this is also the only rotary jail left in existence that still turns. This facility served as the Montgomery county sheriff's residence, and the county jail for 91 years.

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4.510 reviews

Katherine A.

8/11/2024

I don't think I will ever get the images of the Rotary Jail out of my mind. The Rotary Jail is both fascinating and horrifying piece of local history. This is the last rotary jail that is...

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Cindy P.

6/17/2023

Most interesting museum we've ever been in! We've traveled the US and several countries and I must say, this is the one that we stumbled on that will forever be remembered! Who knew a rotary jail...

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Ray P.

8/4/2024

Quite a unique place!!! Excellent look into small town life in the past. Brittney was an outstanding tour guide and gave us an incredible amount of extra info. The jail itself is amazing....

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Jordan D.

7/1/2023

thank u britney for the amazing tour. I loved seeing the house and jail and appreciate u answering my hundreds of question!

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Ken N.

4/24/2019

If you are a fan of history, there is a bit of an engineering marvel located in downtown Crawfordsville. This museum has preserved the combination Sheriff's home/prison as a bit of local history...

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