JAIL MUSEUM

WINCHESTER, TN

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Located in Winchester, Tennessee, the Jail Museum is a historical site that provides visitors with a glimpse into the world of incarceration during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This museum is housed in the old Franklin County jail, which was in operation from 1893 until 1973 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The jail museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the jail cells, witness firsthand the conditions in which prisoners lived, and learn about the history of the jail and its various inmates. The museum features several exhibits, including displays of old jail artifacts, photographs of the jail's past, and interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience what it was like to be a prisoner during that time.

Additionally, the museum showcases the history of law enforcement in Winchester and Franklin County. Visitors can see various items used by law enforcement, including handcuffs, badges, and weapons. The museum also includes a research library with a collection of books and documents related to Franklin County and its history.

Overall, the Jail Museum in Winchester, TN, provides an educational and informative experience for visitors interested in the history of incarceration and law enforcement in the United States.

JAIL MUSEUM is a History Museum in WINCHESTER TN. US MID #8404700384

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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OLD JAIL MUSEUM
400 DINAH SHORE BLVD
WINCHESTER
TN
37398-1421

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JAIL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404700384
Name OLD JAIL MUSEUM
Alternate Name JAIL MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 621109923
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.189207, -86.108486
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 960500
US Census Block: 1035