Prospect Heights Jail
Fremont County
Constructed in 1906, this was the only municipal building for the town of Prospect Heights. Previously a Slavic enclave of mine workers, the enterprising residents incorporated to take advantage of the neighboring "dry" communities of Cañon City and South Cañon.
Prospect Heights Jail
The jail was built to incarcerate the disorderly drunks who frequented the numerous saloons operating twenty-four hours a day. Its size, stone construction, and setting make it a visual landmark in this small community.