The prison has unique juxtaposition of jailers quarters hitched to the jail itself. Although we were unable to go inside I did find some interior photo’s at the Lincoln County Historical Society webpage. The jailers home was quite nicely appointed while the jail was one step up from a dungeon. Each cell had the grainte floors and walls that you see from the outside with just one window and one iron clad door with some small holes to allow air flow and visibility to the prisoners.
You have to wonder how comfortable the jailer and his family felt knowing criminals were only feet away. What if they overpowered the jailer or guard? Seems like the family was exposed.
The jail was used from 1820-1913. Then, at times, up until 1953 it was used one again to house inmates during court day.
Photographed with a Sony Nex 7, 24.3MP mirrorless camera and a Sony 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 OSS lens.
All images taken at ISO 400, f11, ss changed as necessary with Aperture priority.
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