Penghu County Military Police Station Introduction
Penghu County's Military Police Headquarters is a Japanese-style building that retains the local charm of Penghu, located on the western side of Magong City in Penghu County, within the old Magong Fort. The main structure of the Military Police Headquarters is a two-story brick and wooden building in Japanese architectural style; the Japanese dormitories feature a brick chimney that serves both bathing and heating purposes. The most distinctive part is the surrounding wall made of basalt located on the west side, with an underground water pool in front of it. Originally, the Military Police Headquarters was the Penghu Xiezheng Office during the Qing Dynasty, established during the Kangxi era (1684). In the 15th year of Guangxu (1889), when the Xiezheng Office was changed to the Tongpan Office, only some necessary repairs were made to the original buildings, and additional cells and a reformatory were built next to the office. It was not until the Japanese occupation period during Taisho (1962) and Showa 6 (1931) that it underwent major renovations and was transformed into the Penghu Military Police Detachment, acquiring its current appearance. In the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945) during the Kuomintang government, it served as the transport unit of the Penghu Defense Command until it was reorganized into the Magong Port Command in response to the situation of the 823 Kinmen Artillery Battle in the 47th year of the Republic of China (1958). The Penghu Military Police Headquarters, having experienced changes from the Qing Dynasty to the Japanese occupation and the Kuomintang period, possesses a unique style in terms of historical significance and architectural artistry. It is also close to historical sites such as Tianhou Temple, Shuncheng Gate, and Duxing Village No. 10, making it a suitable spot for tourists interested in exploring cultural heritage.
