Old Town Jail

The Old Town Jail located in Fairbank, Iowa, USA, has a rich history dating back to its organization as a separate township on March 5, 1855. In 1929, a city building, jail, and engine house were erected, with a water system being installed around 1931. The Old Jail was built between February 1857 and the spring of 1858 to replace an earlier structure. The humble yet strong walls of the Old Town Jail have housed countless townspeople over the years, each brick telling a story of the struggles and hardships faced by early Fairbank residents. As you stand within these walls, take a moment to breathe in the history that surrounds you – its an experience not to be missed.