Old Jail / Sheriff's House

Old Jail / Sheriff's House Jail Tours, paranormal tours, haunted house, parties The Old Jail and Sheriff's House was built in 1882.
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Known for John Dillinger's escape in 1934 and filming for the movie Public Enemies with Johnny Depp in 2008. The Jail and House are owned by the Sheriff's House Foundation and undergoing continuous restoration. Open to the public for jail tours and posted dates for paranormal tours.

08/26/2026

First meeting for this year's Haunted House Criminally Insane will be September 6th at 6pm. Anyone who would like to volunteer this year is welcome to come! Returning actors check our actors page for more details!
There will be a second meeting on September 12th at 3pm.

08/24/2026

Hello everyone!! Just a reminder, there are only 2 Saturdays left for our morning historic tours! Our last day for tours is September 5th. Tours are 10am to 1pm. No appt needed, just walk in!

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08/19/2026
Amazing day with Big Monster Studio! Cast and crew working on "Ruby". Links will be posted when film is complete.
08/03/2026

Amazing day with Big Monster Studio! Cast and crew working on "Ruby". Links will be posted when film is complete.

07/12/2026

BLOOPER REEL!!!!!! HA HA HA!

07/12/2026

What's up at the Old Lake County Jail?

07/07/2026

Just posted a Twilight Tour date with an extended investigation time for July 25th! Limited tickets for the investigation! New inmates revealed!

Address

226 S Main Street
Crown Point, IN
46307

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Telephone

(219) 281-2213

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