At that time, the jail was moved to a new facility, part of the Franklin County Government Center.

The building was located on Fulton Street behind the Franklin County Courthouse.

A bridge linked the jail to the courthouse, allowing for secure prisoner transport between the facilities.

The log-built jail had two windows, a solid door, stocks, and a whipping post outside the structure.

In 1840, a new courthouse was built in Columbus, and part of its basement was used as a jail.