Former Macon County Jail - Franklin, NC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 35° 10.893 W 083° 22.867
17S E 283178 N 3895773
Built in 1850, the old Macon County jail now is home to the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum
Waymark Code: WM98QY
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Dáin & Olík
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Retired by 1974, the former jail has an excellent gem and mineral exhibit displayed throughout eight rooms. link

One cell remains upstairs to give an idea of how little space four people could share while being locked up.

Address:
25 Phillips Street
Franklin, NC USA
28734

Open to the public: Yes

Hours:
Open May 1st through October 31st Monday through Friday: Noon - 4 pm Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm Open November 1st through April 30th Saturday Noon - 4 pm

Fees?:
Free admission

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