Brussels, Illinois: Small Jail
Small red building. Looks more like a shed than a jail. Held prisoners from 1876 to 1952, now just holds photo opportunities.
- Address:
- Main St., Brussels, IL
- Directions:
- East side of the village, on the north side of Hwy 1/Main St., next to Growlers pub.
- Hours:
- Locked after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
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Brussels is a small town, so, it is fitting their jail is small. A sign states that it was built in 1876. There are two beds and a table inside. There is an interesting fact sheet framed on the inside of the door. It's probably very cold in the winter and very hot in the summer.
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