PERRY COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL

Wondering Where To Go Armed only with the knowledge that L588 was on duty at 8am and supposedly Eldorado-bound on Mondays, I showed up to south end of Centralia's massive yard at just the right time to hear them getting their clearances to leave. They were on the main by 9am, and boy were they really moving! I'm so used to seeing Geep-led locals running at paltry speeds I wasn't prepared for these guys to be really putting down the hammer.

I hadn't really planned anything south of Centralia honestly. I settled on a spot but barely even made it in time thanks to the speed on our lone ex-GTW, exx-CRIP Geep. Ashley is known for its double watertowers and the old Illinois Central tracks laid right in between them, making a classic scene for southern Illinois. I definitely didn't have enough time to appreciate the scene, so someday I'll have to come back for another spot. Seemed a nice place to catch a train or two.

GTW5861 handles its three cars on L588 with ease as it rockets through the village of Ashley, IL, splitting its iconic double watertowers. — Wondering Where To Go Credit: Leo Blackwelder

Perry County Jail Museum is a historic museum located in Pinckneyville, Illinois. The museum is housed inside the former Perry County Jail, which was built in 1883 and served as a jail until 1971. The museum was established in 1993, and it showcases the history and culture of Perry County.

The museum features various exhibits, including displays of old jail cells, photographs, and artifacts from the jail's past. Visitors can also view the sheriff's office, the exercise yard, and the gallows, which were used for hangings until 1928. The museum also has a collection of antique weapons, including guns, knives, and swords.

In addition to the museum exhibits, visitors can take a guided tour of the facility and learn about the jail's history and the people who were incarcerated there. The museum also hosts various events and activities throughout the year, including ghost hunts, paranormal investigations, and historical reenactments.

Overall, the Perry County Jail Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history of the area and the lives of those who were once held in the jail. It serves as a reminder of the county's past and the importance of preserving historical landmarks for future generations.

PERRY COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PINCKNEYVILLE IL. US MID #8401701071

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact PERRY COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM

telephone: 6183572225

PERRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
108 W JACKSON ST
PINCKNEYVILLE
IL
62274

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MID #	8401701071
Name	PERRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name	PERRY COUNTY JAIL MUSEUM
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	371216116
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	38.089789, -89.394178
CODES	FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 145 US Census Tract: 030200 US Census Block: 5013