Fayette County Jail

Fayette County Jail

County Jail / Adult Detention Facility
Mailing Address
[Inmate First & Last Name] — [Inmate ID #]
Fayette County Jail
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Physical Address
221 S. 7th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471
Governing Agency
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate ID Number — Required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026

Facility Mailing and Service Information

Use inmate first and last name and ID number, Fayette County Jail, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Only scanner-compatible content should be sent through the TextBehind personal-mail route. Do not send irreplaceable originals.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Do not send publications or packages to the TextBehind personal-mail address unless current Fayette rules specifically authorize them.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Do not send money orders, personal checks, gift cards or cash to TextBehind. Use current approved Fayette County account methods.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Verify current custody, visitor approval/registration requirements and the current visitation/video-visitation schedule before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026

How to Address Your Letter

Personal non-legal mail must use the inmate's first and last name and ID number, Fayette County Jail, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. TextBehind scans the mail for electronic delivery. Legal mail, money orders, checks, gift cards and cash are not accepted at the TextBehind address.

About Fayette County Jail

Fayette County Jail is located at 221 S. 7th Street in Vandalia. Personal non-legal mail is processed through TextBehind in Phoenix, Maryland.

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