Summary
The old Beaver Island jail was moved next to the Museum in July 1960, where it continued to serve as a curiosity for visitors.
Evidence and limits
The notice does not document the jail’s construction, original location, legal ownership, or later preservation history.
Open questions
- Which museum, parcel, or preservation records identify the jail and its move?
See also
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, July 1960, museum and jail notice.Reports that the old Beaver Island jail, long a curiosity to visitors, was moved to a new location next to the Museum. It does not identify the original site, mover, construction date, or current structure condition.