Marshall County Jail Inmates have been helping out with restoration efforts at the historic courthouse in Plymouth.
First built in the early 1870’s, the Marshall County Courthouse is listed on the national register of historic places. In order to restore it to its former glory, upgrades and renovations are currently being conducted there.
Representatives from Marshall County Community Corrections recently shared on social media that major progress has been made over the last few weeks thanks to some handy jail trustees.
They said inmate workers have been assisting with jobs inside and around the courthouse. They helped pull up old carpeting and reconstructed restrooms by painting and installing new vanities and toilets. The inmates also cleaned up the courtroom and restored the wood trim.
Community Corrections officials reported that the inmates also removed old and failing concrete under the exterior stairway and replaced it with new material.
Additionally, the courthouse steps outside were power-washed and had some sealer applied to help keep them preserved.
Most recently, they finished concrete restoration in the courthouse tunnel. It was also painted and waterproofed to withstand years of Indiana weather.
Officials remarked that Community Corrections Staff and Sheriff Matt Hassel helped to oversee the work and due to this collaborative effort, hundreds of taxpayer dollars have been saved while keeping the courthouse safe, clean and well maintained.
Additional information, as well as pictures of the work, can be found on the Marshall County Community Corrections Facebook Page.
