Crawford County Jail, Gefängnis in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Crawford County Jail is a prison building in Knoxville, Georgia, built in 1888 from thick brick walls with a pyramidal roof and reinforced corners. The two-story structure features original steel doors and barred windows, along with brick chimneys and concrete floors designed to hold inmates securely.
The building was constructed in 1888 for about 3,000 dollars and served as the only correctional facility in Crawford County until 1972. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and now stands as a testament to Knoxville's early judicial history.
The name reflects Crawford County, the historic administrative region that Knoxville served as the county seat. Its simple brick exterior with small windows shows how the community once understood security and order through solid, practical building.
The building sits on a small triangular lot about a quarter mile from the courthouse, directly along Georgia Highway 42 for easy visibility. The compact size makes it quick to explore on foot, allowing you to examine original details like doors and windows up close.
What set this jail apart was the lack of living quarters for the sheriff or jailer, unusual for its time. According to local accounts, the sheriff's wife prepared meals for prisoners, which were then delivered to the facility by deputies.
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