Overview and Location Information
Jail History
The original Putnam County Jail dates back to 1836 when Isaac Mahan, Wesley White and Hudson Brackney were directed to build a new jail. This jail was completed in 1840. It lasted until the early 1930s. A new jail was built under the supervision of a former superintendent of the famous Alcatraz Prison. This jail was completed in 1939 and had similar locking mechanisms to Alcatraz. It lasted until the early 1990s when Sheriff Gerry Hoffa reported that due to problems concerning overcrowding, Putnam County needed a new jail. A new 5.6 million dollar jail was constructed in December 1995.
LOCATION
13 Keightly Rd Greencastle, Indiana 46135
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM Closed Sat-Sun
PHONE
(765) 653-3211
EMAIL
sheriff.info@co.putnam.in.us
37K
Population
480
Square Miles of Land
980 ft
Highest Elevation
1821
Year Founded
Join Our Team
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer and can fulfill an exciting career in Law Enforcement. Although we only accept applications for Road Deputy as needed, any interest in Jail Deputy positions will be reviewed regularly.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer and can fulfill an exciting career in Law Enforcement. Although we only accept applications for Road Deputy as needed, any interest in Jail Deputy positions will be reviewed regularly.
