Lumpkin County Jail
Lumpkin County Jail | |
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Location | Clarksville St., Dahlonega, Georgia |
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Coordinates | 34°32′3″N 83°58′55″W / 34.53417°N 83.98194°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1884 |
Architectural style | Italianate |
MPS | County Jails of the Georgia Mountains Area TR |
NRHP Reference # | 85002086[1] |
Added to NRHP | September 13, 1985 |
The Old Lumpkin County Jail is a historic jail building in Dahlonega, Georgia. The two-story brick jail was built in 1884. The first floor is now used by the Lumpkin County Historical Society and the second floor has been largely maintained in historic condition. Tours are given during Gold Rush Days in October. Bill Miner a.k.a. the Gentleman Bandit and Grey Fox was held in the jail. The county build a newer jail in 1964.[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1985. It is located on Clarksville Street.
See also
References
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Lumpkin History Lumpkin County Historical Society website
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Coordinates: 34°32′03″N 83°58′54″W / 34.5343°N 83.9816°W
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