New lease approved for historic jail
A nonprofit group’s effort to save the old Canadian County Jail passed a major hurdle last week when Canadian County commissioners approved a new lease for the historic site.
Preservation El Reno previously presented a detailed proposal to make repairs and upgrades to the old jail building at 300 N. Evans.
The nonprofit organization announced plans to raise funds to reopen the historic building in fall 2025 as a museum and education center.
Canadian County owns the property, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.