OLDEST Log Jail in Georgia-Warthen, GA.
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Sprinterman
N 33° 06.033 W 082° 48.286
17S E 331586 N 3663882
Located on Hwy 15 in Warthen, Georgia
Waymark Code: WM6D5W
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2009
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This log jail was the first in Washington County Georgia and was built in about 1793.
The most interesting fact about this jail is that it was home to the infamous Aaron Burr for one night as he was being transported to Washington D.C. to stand trial for treason in 1807.
Made of hand-hewn logs, the jail has been restored and is considered the OLDEST log jail in Georgia. The entire village of Warthen, including the jail, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Type of documentation of superlative status: OLDEST
Location of coordinates: In Front of Jail
Web Site: Not listed
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