Old Brunswick County Jail
by Cynthia Guinn
Title
Old Brunswick County Jail
Artist
Cynthia Guinn
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Description
Built in 1904 when Southport was still the county seat for Brunswick County, the old jail is a two-story brick structure that offers visitors a chance to look back in time at the law enforcement history of the 20th century. The Old Brunswick County Jail was built at a now remarkable cost of $6,738 and served its original purpose for nearly 70 years. Each cell in the old facility had four bunks along with a steel wash basin and commode. The
cells themselves were made using cast iron bars. Similar bars also covered the windows.
The jail closed in 1971, but was rescued from slow deterioration in 1984 by the Southport Historical Society, an active organization that has done outstanding work in preserving the history of the charming old North Carolina community.
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December 9th, 2017
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Mary Ann Weger
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