Heard County Jail
Heard County Jail is located on Court Square and Shady Lane in Franklin, Georgia. 1979 is when its story starts. Its mildest months, March, April, May and October, bring highs of 67–82°F.
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A museum inside Franklin
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is LaGrange, 18 miles south. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 51 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1979
Heard County Jail dates from 1979. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Heard County Jail
Heard County Jail is located on Court Square and Shady Lane in Franklin, Georgia. It was built in 1912 and served as county jail and sheriff's residence from 1912 to 1964. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1981. The two main attractions within this building are a mannequin robed in Ku Klux Klan regalia and a reproduction of a still for making alcohol, representatives of the culture of the area. The building's coordinates are 33°16′48″N 85°05′57″W / 33.28°N 85.099167°W / 33.28; -85.099167
The Heard County Historical Society operates the Heard County Historical Center and Museum in the old jail. The Society was organized in 1979 and maintains an archive of historical records in the building.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1979
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1981)
Staying near Heard County Jail
Places to stay start in LaGrange (26) and Newnan (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Heard County Jail | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | in town | — | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 999 | $367K | — |
| LaGrange | 18 mi south | 25 min | 26 20 hotels · 3 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 34,730 | $216K | D− |
| Newnan | 20 mi east | 30 min | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 45,867 | $365K | C− |
| Carrollton | 21 mi north | 30 min | 19 13 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 27,925 | $311K | C |
| Hogansville | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,290 | $182K | C+ |
| Centralhatchee | 6 mi north | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 369 | — | — |
| East Newnan | 19 mi east | 30 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 956 | $314K | — |
| Wedowee | 22 mi west | 35 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 751 | $180K | — |
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Getting there
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While you are near Heard County Jail
These well-known sights sit within 69 miles.
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw66 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw46 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
Big draw69 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
53 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
56 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
52 mi Stadium & arenaCenter Parc StadiumPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Center Parc Stadium: Southernkeith, CC BY-SA 4.0
Your questions on Heard County Jail
Is Heard County Jail in Franklin?
Yes. It’s inside Franklin, GA.
When is the best time to visit Heard County Jail?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 67–82°.
How far is Heard County Jail from Atlanta?
About 51 miles northeast of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Heard County Jail?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 46 miles away.
Where should I stay near Heard County Jail?
LaGrange (18 mi, 26 places to stay), Newnan (20 mi, 19 places to stay) and Carrollton (21 mi, 19 places to stay).
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