Moore County Old Jail Museum

Miss Val

2023-12

I was visiting the Jack Daniels distillery and walked over to town and saw this old jail. There is quite a bit of history in this building and the gentleman working the day I visited, his name is Ernie, was very knowledgeable. The tour is by donation and I don’t think you can book in advance. There is a lot to see not just in the jail but artifacts and memorabilia from the town. Ernie will tell you stories of sheriffs from the past and possible ghost sightings. If you’re visiting Lynchburg and walking around the town stop in and check it out.

Andy Moon

2024-01

Very historic and interesting free tour. Self guided, with a volunteer greeting you on entrance. Currently (01/2024) if you donate $5 or more, the give you a nice JD shot glass. A $15 donation gets you a nice bag of literature and other goodies, and since the museum relies on donations for funding, it is a good cause.If you are lucky, you may meet Randall Fanning, a fixture at Jack Daniels for over 40 years, and a wealth of stories and local information.There have been births in the jail, as well as deaths over the years, and some say the old jail is haunted!Many great displays and wall hangings to keep your attention.Free parking nearby, and the first floor is wheelchair friendly, but I am not sure you can get to the second floor.

Noone

2023-10

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Patty Sanders

2024-05

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Todd Oney

2019-05

Great piece of small town history. The gentleman at the front is very friendly and full of information on the jail.

Haley Carter

2023-05

Really cool piece of lynchburg history. I didn’t catch the man’s name in the building but very nice and informative. It runs off donations so they just ask for a $1 but give what you can. Definitely recommend added it to your agenda if you’re visiting the town!!

Thea Waller

2021-05

Had a great time! Interesting history.

Knighthawk K.

2023-06

Hours are not correct, we drove just to come here, we are currently standing outside with 3 other groups of people and we ended up calling the city hall and they said they have no contact with muesem nor do they know when the muesem opens and closes as they come and go as they please.

Sara Neave

2018-05

This isn't a big attraction, by any means, but there is an awful lot of history crammed into its small footprint! The main draw is the "Jesse James" carving in the upstairs wall, but don't miss out on a scramble through the rest of the rooms. The caretakers on hand during my visit were both friendly and knowledgable. Definitely worth a few minutes of your time and the $1 suggested entry "fee" donation.

Grayson Moore

2019-05

Loved the experience. Old man at the front desk was great and fun to talk with. Take as many pictures as you want and tour by yourself. Tours cost was only donations.

Chris Bloomfield

2018-05

Nice little museum that runs on donations. Kids really got a kick out of getting to go into cells.

DGS DGS

2023-05

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Tabitha

2023-05

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K deling

2022-05

Thr musium was great. Alot of enteresting things to see and learn. The building was beautful. I have no complaint

Becky Pendleton

2018-05

Way too much fun! Loved hearing about the sheriffs who had their families in the jail along with prisoners such as Jesse James.

Peyton Hulsey

2020-05

One of the best Small Museums i've ever been to.

Nikki Appleton

2022-05

Really neat place and the guys who were sitting in the office were super nice to talk to.

Oliver Pena Sanchez

2017-05

Great little place to walk around and take pictures of the building.

Ydoc (Ydoc)

2018-05

Good small museum.

Melissa

2022-05

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Karen Horton

2020-05

It was very interesting

charles stephens

2018-05

Neat little jail was really surprised how small the cell area was but loved it all the same

Roni Keini

2020-05

Great southern US prison history. No admission fee.

Shannon Kough

2021-05

Wish it was open, have drove over there a couple of times and it's always closed.

Howard Smithey, Sr

2021-05

My wife and I were MARRIED there. What an experience!

Ben Wan

2020-05

Great place with alot of history.

D. Bird

2022-05

Interesting and worth a visit.

Jeffs Woods

2020-05

Awesome place

Simon Helfenberger

2019-05

The small prison impressively shows life behind bars and the sheriff's family. What was particularly impressive were the narrow cells on the upper floor and the fact that this prison was in operation until the 1980s. Entry was free.