Post by masked on Jan 30, 2023 23:15:45 GMT
Tennessee is known for its whiskey, bustling music scene and beautiful scenery, but did you know it's also known for being one of the most haunted states in the country?
The Scott County Jail is one of the oldest buildings in Scott County. Built in 1904 using large sandstone from the local area, it has housed some of the most dangerous inmates from Scott County. In fact, its walls are made by 5x4x3 foot blocks of sandstone. Jailer's quarters are on the first floor and a third floor was added in 1922 to house maximum security prisoners. With a history that includes the unsolved murder of a sheriff, the walls of this former jail have a storied history to tell.
The facility, which housed around 50 inmates, was in use for much of its century-long history. For a short period of time in the 1960s, inmates were housed at a new facility nearby. However, following an escape, the original jail was reopened. The jail was closed for good in 2008 with the opening of the Scott County Justice Center. The jail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and serves as a three-story true crime and law enforcement appreciation museum and escape room. Its future is currently being deliberated. It is located directly behind the old county courthouse in Huntsville.
The museum is open Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during daytime hours, but flashlight tours, guided ghost hunts and private paranormal investigations are available after dark. For more info, visit historicscottcojail.com.
The Scott County Jail is one of the oldest buildings in Scott County. Built in 1904 using large sandstone from the local area, it has housed some of the most dangerous inmates from Scott County. In fact, its walls are made by 5x4x3 foot blocks of sandstone. Jailer's quarters are on the first floor and a third floor was added in 1922 to house maximum security prisoners. With a history that includes the unsolved murder of a sheriff, the walls of this former jail have a storied history to tell.
The facility, which housed around 50 inmates, was in use for much of its century-long history. For a short period of time in the 1960s, inmates were housed at a new facility nearby. However, following an escape, the original jail was reopened. The jail was closed for good in 2008 with the opening of the Scott County Justice Center. The jail is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; and serves as a three-story true crime and law enforcement appreciation museum and escape room. Its future is currently being deliberated. It is located directly behind the old county courthouse in Huntsville.
The museum is open Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during daytime hours, but flashlight tours, guided ghost hunts and private paranormal investigations are available after dark. For more info, visit historicscottcojail.com.
