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title: Replica of the First Jail Built in Kentucky
author: Acdixon
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21443/replica-of-the-first-jail-built-in-kentucky/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-12-12
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# Replica of the First Jail Built in Kentucky
_Authored by Acdixon_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21443.jpeg)
## Image Caption
A replica of the first jail built in Kentucky where the [Harpe brothers](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2862/harpe-brothers/) were briefly held before they escaped. The historical reconstruction of the jail was done by one Isaac Hite and is located in Constitution Square State Historic Site in Danville, Kentucky.
Photograph by Acdixon, 2012.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Acdixon. (2025, December 12). Replica of the First Jail Built in Kentucky. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Acdixon. "Replica of the First Jail Built in Kentucky." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 12, 2025. .
### MLA
Acdixon. "Replica of the First Jail Built in Kentucky." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Dec 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Replica_Jail_CSSHS.jpg) by [**Acdixon**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Replica_Jail_CSSHS.jpg). Submitted by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/ "User Page: Joshua J. Mark"), published on 12 December 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.