Overview
Step back in time at the 1859 Jail Museum, one of Independence’s most unique historic landmarks. This preserved limestone jail once housed prisoners within its original stone cells while the city marshal and his family lived onsite in the adjoining residence.
Today, visitors can explore the rugged jail quarters and tour the furnished marshal’s home as part of the historic homes experience, offering a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century law enforcement and daily life in Independence.
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