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The path surrounding the cells in the main cellblock. Inmates were often permitted to walk this path during the day, and many left note, sums, and sketches on the walls.

The basement in the Monticello Old Jail Museum

Graffiti drawn by inmates in Monticello's old jail

The main cell block, nicknamed "the bullpen," is located on the jail's top floor.

Note with photograph: "The Old Spanish Trail (Rt. 90) from Monticello to Tallahassee FL is about the most beautiful place in the world in June."

Accompanying note: "Monticello Opera House was built in 1890, as a part of the "Perkins Block." It is located on Courthouse Circle, at the intersection of Rt 90 and Rt 19. Apart from the entrance the Opera House was on the second floor with stores…

Several inches of snow cover the courthouse and surrounding lawn.

(L-R) Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Velma (Sasser) Grant in Simmons Drugstore in downtown Monticello. (The building later became an annex for Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Snow outside Simmon’s Drugstore in downtown Monticello (The building later became an annex for Farmers and Merchants Bank.)