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Barrow County Museum

Explore Barrow County history inside its 1914 jail, including original cells and the hanging tower alongside displays on local industry, Fort Yargo and public life.

The distinctive two-story brick former Barrow County jail that houses the county museum.

Barrow County Museum exterior. · Chris Pruitt / Spyder Monkey · Credits & licenses

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  1. Barrow County Museum exterior
    Chris Pruitt / Spyder Monkey · Photographed
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    CC BY-SA 3.0 photograph by Chris Pruitt, captured in 2012.

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What to expect

Explore Barrow County history inside its 1914 jail, including original cells and the hanging tower alongside displays on local industry, Fort Yargo and public life.

Winder · Free admission · 30–60 minutes

Barrow County Museum · 74 West Athens Street, Winder, GA 30680

Mon–Fri 1–4pm

Saturday and other-time tours require advance contact. Call before a long drive because the museum is small and volunteer run.

  • 1914 county jail architecture
  • Original cells and hanging tower
  • Local history and research collections

Before you go

  • Routine public hours are weekday afternoons only.
  • Arrange Saturday or other-time tours in advance.
  • Call before a long drive because the museum is volunteer run.
  • Displays include Civil War and Confederate material and a relocated monument.
  • The authentic exterior photograph was captured in 2012 and establishes place identity, not current operating status.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 770-307-1183

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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