This jail was in use until 2002 and is now owned by Historic Oglethorpe.
Lexington Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Oglethorpe County Jail, 1878, Lexington
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I enjoyed rreading your post
Is the old jail open for tours? Could you please send me the information? Address, hours open, etc.
It was actually in use until 2006 🙂 my late grandfather, Gene Smith, served as sheriff in the 1970’s and 80’s, and my uncle is the current sheriff. I love Lexington, and am so glad to see the revitalization taking place.