Macoupin County "Cannonball Jail"
- Category
- Landmark
- Type
- Tourist Spot
- Address 1
- 227 E. First South Street
- City
- Carlinville
- Zip
- 62626
- Full Address
- 227 E. First South Street Carlinville 62626
- Source
Description
Built in 1869 and used for 119 years, this jail is one of the few cannoball jails in existence. While constructing the walls, each end of the stones were carved out to embed a surplusCivil War cannonball to prevent jailbreaks.