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The jail served as the "lockup" for unruly citizens for many years after its construction in 1868. The old jail was located at the Avis Crossing on the location where the Richmond building now stands. The building was later converted into a store.

First Jail Built in Avis Hinton, W. Va.

Identifier:
049600
Collection Number:
A&M 3762
Title:
First Jail Built in Avis Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
The jail served as the "lockup" for unruly citizens for many years after its construction in 1868. The old jail was located at the Avis Crossing on the location where the Richmond building now stands. The building was later converted into a store.
Subjects:
Jails--West Virginia--Avis Crossing., Counties--Summers., Cities--Hinton.
Geographic:
Hinton (W. Va.)
Acquisition Source:
Trail, Stephen D. & Fred Long
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView