Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Danville

Name: Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Address: Danville, United States

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Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence

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Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, also known as Hendricks County Museum, is a historic home and jail located at Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1866–1867, and is a two-story, Second Empire style brick building with a three-story square tower. It has a slate mansard roof and segmental arched openings. It consists of the former Sheriff's residence in front and a one-story rear wing with later additions containing the jail. The building has housed the Hendricks County Museum since 1974. ()

Built: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 39°45'32"N, 86°31'27"W

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Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holistic Image VIII, Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House, Wilson-Courtney House, Danville Town Hall.

~1380 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Holistic Image VIII, Danville
7 min walk • Holistic Image VIII, is a public artwork by American sculptor Betty Gold, located in front of the Danville, Indiana Town Hall which is twenty miles west of Indianapolis, United States. The sculpture is made of steel and is approximately 186 inches in height, 189 inches wide and 193 inches long. It weighs approximately 8,000 pounds.
~1010 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House, Danville
5 min walk • Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House is a historic home located at Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1858, and is a two-story, five bay, I-house with a one-story rear ell and Greek Revival style design elements.
0.5 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Wilson-Courtney House, Danville
12 min walk • Wilson-Courtney House, also known as the Courtney House, is a historic home located at Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built between 1848 and 1850, and is a 1+1⁄2-story frame dwelling with a one-story rear ell and Greek Revival style design elements.
~1510 ftNE
39°45'41"N • 86°31'11"W
Danville Town Hall, Danville
8 min walk • City hall

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Which popular attractions are close to Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence?

Nearby attractions include Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House, Danville (5 min walk), Holistic Image VIII, Danville (7 min walk), Danville Town Hall, Danville (8 min walk), Wilson-Courtney House, Danville (12 min walk).