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The Village Jail in Chesapeake dates back to 1910 and was in use until 1961. The jail had no utilities and just three cells. Although the jail is not open to the public, it is set up as a display complete with "prisoners."

The Chesapeake Jail is located on Rockwood Avenue in Chesapeake, OH

The Chesapeake Jail is located on Rockwood Avenue in Chesapeake, OH

The jail features a mannequin in each of the windows

The jail features a mannequin in each of the windows

Sign on the jail indicates that this was the Chesapeake Jail from 1910 to 1961

Sign on the jail indicates that this was the Chesapeake Jail from 1910 to 1961