Old Jail restored, ready to open to public

  • Ron Wallace Photo The 1912 Old Jail was painted red for many years. Brick mason James Cross discovered the building’s façade was not red brick during exterior renovations. It was returned to its original color and new windows were installed. The marble windowsills have also been restored and polished.
    Ron Wallace Photo The 1912 Old Jail was painted red for many years. Brick mason James Cross discovered the building’s façade was not red brick during exterior renovations. It was returned to its original color and new windows were installed. The marble windowsills have also been restored and polished.
Whether you intend to go to jail soon or not, Sara Smith said everyone should visit this summer. Smith has been overseeing restoration of the Old Jail Museum In downtown Hayesville for about two…

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