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Charleston History Through Postcards


County Jail

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The Kanawha County jail, shown at the right, was built in 1888 behind the courthouse. This view is from Court Street toward Kanawha Street (now known as Kanawha Boulevard). The jail was torn down in 1924 to make room for an addition to the courthouse.



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