Rhyolite Nevada

Rhyolite Jail House

On the account of the multitude of undesirable characters in the mining camp, the officers of the town found it necessary to ask for a larger and stronger jail. In January, 1907 at a meeting of the county commissioners the officers of Rhyolite, Nevada made a request for a new jail which was granted. The construction of the building commenced immediately and the cost was in the neighborhood of $7,000. The jail opened in March 1907.

The remains of the Rhyolite, Nevada jail house in 2009.
Photo © 2009 Alfreda Holloway. All Rights Reserved.

For additional photos see the Rhyolite Jail House Photo Album.