Lumpkin County Historical Jail

Dahlonega, Italy

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 as a museum by the Lumpkin County Historical Society and the second floor has been largely maintained in historic condition. Tours are given during m

ajor festivals. Bill Miner a.k.a. the Gentleman Bandit and Grey Fox were held in the jail. The county built a newer jail in 1964. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1985. It is located on Clarksville Street.

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