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The Old Jail at Faunsdale, AL (built c. 1907)

Historic Jails | Faunsdale in Marengo County  

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This tiny one-room jail was built about 1907, the year that Faunsdale was incorporated as a town.  It is the oldest separate jail in Marengo County and the oldest public building in Faunsdale.  It was used until 1955.  The walls of the jail, almost a foot thick,  are constructed with brick.  The window opening and entrance door have segmental arches.  Inside the jail is only one cell, an iron bar cage in the corner.  Inside this cage is an iron cot.

This old jail is located just behind the old water tower in Faunsdale (32°27’28.5″N 87°35’35.4″W – Google Maps).

Source: The Heritage of Marengo County, Alabama, prepared by The Marengo County Heritage Book Committee.​

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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