Allen County Jail
The Old Allen County Jail is a former jail in Iola, Kansas, United States. Its history begins in 1869. For mild weather, aim for April, May, September and October (67–81°F highs).
A museum inside Iola
You can stay in Iola
Allen County Jail is inside Iola, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Kansas City
Kansas City is about 95 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1869
Allen County Jail dates from 1869. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Below are typical highs and lows near Allen County Jail.
Allen County Jail
The Old Allen County Jail is a former jail in Iola, Kansas, United States. Built in the late 1860s, it operated as a detention facility for nearly a century before a replacement opened; today, it is the Old Jail Museum, operated by the Allen County Historical Society, and it has been designated a historic site.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1869
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1971) · listed on the Register of Historic Kansas Places (1977)
Bases for Allen County Jail
The first towns with rooms are Iola (5) and Chanute (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Allen County Jail | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola | in town | — | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 5,240 | $78K | D |
| Chanute | 18 mi south | 25 min | 11 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 8,584 | $78K | D |
| Humboldt | 8 mi south | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,807 | $91K | — |
| La Harpe | 6 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 481 | $55K | — |
| Neosho Falls Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 454 | $87K | — |
| LeRoy | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 457 | $92K | — |
| LeRoy Township | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 556 | $93K | — |
| Yates Center | 20 mi west | 30 min | 2 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,308 | $65K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Allen County Jail
Within 55 miles you can add these well-known places.
38 mi National Historic SiteFort Scott National Historic Site25K visitors a year
54 mi MuseumNational Teachers Hall of Fame53 mi Zoo & aquariumDavid Traylor Zoo of Emporia
49 mi MuseumOld Depot MuseumPhoto credits
Fort Scott National Historic Site: The original uploader was Nationalparks at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Teachers Hall of Fame: Corkythehornetfan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Depot Museum: Bhall87 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Good to know about Allen County Jail
Is Allen County Jail in Iola?
Yes. It’s inside Iola, KS.
When is the best time to visit Allen County Jail?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–81°.
How far is Allen County Jail from Kansas City?
About 95 miles northeast of Kansas City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Allen County Jail?
Joplin Regional (JLN), about 73 miles away. The nearest big hub is Kansas City (MCI), about 102 miles.
Where should I stay near Allen County Jail?
Iola (in town, 5 places to stay), Chanute (18 mi, 11 places to stay) and Burlington (26 mi, 3 places to stay).
Questions for Iola
Ask a question, or answer one, in Iola’s Town Square.
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