Old Kootenai County Jail Museum

Old Kootenai County Jail Museum The Jail is a museum with exhibits that are available to the community. We receive visitors from all The initial jail was built in 1892.

Originally our building consisted of a wooden structure that housed the prisoners. In 1891 four steel cells were ordered from Mason and Curtis of Helena Mt. These cells were ordered in response to a lawsuit brought against the Jail by the city. The lawsuit stated that the jail was insecure and a disgrace to the city due to the condition of the building and a large hole in the floor through which a

person could escape. Once the cells were finished and installed, a brick building was erected around them to increase security. By 1892 the Kootenai County Jail had been completed. The jail now included a total of eight steel cells, the brick enclosure and the building that stands there today.After the County Seat was moved in 1908 the Jail closed. The building has since been used as library, maintenance shop and at one point was the City Hall.The Jail is now a museum available to the community. We receive visitors from all over throughout the summer and do private tours for groups of all sizes.All of this is possible thanks to our volunteers and members!

07/04/2026
The Old Kootenai County Jail Museum wishes you a great holiday weekend. Hope to see you soon!
07/04/2026

The Old Kootenai County Jail Museum wishes you a great holiday weekend. Hope to see you soon!

!!!!!!! Happening tonight - 5:30 pm !!!!!!!!In the Annex - Jeff Snell presents the History of Kootenai County Sheriffs. ...
06/30/2026

!!!!!!! Happening tonight - 5:30 pm !!!!!!!!
In the Annex - Jeff Snell presents the History of Kootenai County Sheriffs.
!!!!!!! Don't Miss It !!!!!!!

Please join us next Tuesday June 30th at 5:30 at the Jail Museum for a presentation on the history of the Kootenai Count...
06/23/2026

Please join us next Tuesday June 30th at 5:30 at the Jail Museum for a presentation on the history of the Kootenai County Sheriffs!

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7940 W 2nd Street
Rathdrum, ID
83858

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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(208) 625-0014

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