Brooks County Jail, Historic jail in Quitman, Georgia, United States.
The Brooks County Jail features a two-story structure with steel cells and stone walls built according to fireproof construction standards of 1884.
The jail replaced a wooden structure from 1867 that burned down in 1880, operating continuously until 1980 when it closed due to code violations.
This facility represents the evolution of criminal justice systems in rural Georgia through its architecture and operational methods from the late 19th century.
Located at 200 South Madison Street in Quitman, the jail building requires advance arrangements for visits and photography permissions.
Construction costs in 1884 totaled $5,870, with $2,000 specifically allocated for the freestanding steel detention cells inside the building.
Location: Georgia
GPS coordinates: 30.78361,-83.56139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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