Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) and the Tipton County Foundation have announced plans to redevelop the historic Tipton County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence, creating 17 rental homes, most of which will be affordable.
Completed in 1895, the jail and Sheriff’s Residence was designed by architect Adolph Scherrer, who also designed the Tipton County Courthouse and Indiana Statehouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property was named one of Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered historic places in 2020 and 2021.
The redevelopment offers an opportunity to preserve an important piece of Tipton County’s history while expanding housing options for local residents…