1882 Frank James surrenders and is incarcerated at 1859 Jail. 1880s Mother Mary Jerome Shubrick works at Jail and heralds prison reform in Missouri. Chain gangs leaving Jail to work on county roads are a common sight. 1901 Additional brick facility added to rear of Jail 1920 Jail closed by Judge Latshaw for inadequate facilities. 1921 Jail reopened on technicality.
American legion proposes to take over building for headquarters.
1959 Jackson County Historical Society acquires and begins to restore Jail.