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Main Cell Block - Monticello Jail
The main cell block, nicknamed "the bullpen," is located on the jail's top floor.
Portrait of Lamar Sledge
Accompanying note: “Lamar 1932
Lamar William Sledge got a coconut cake for being the ugliest man in Jefferson County”
He was sheriff of Jefferson County from 1933-1934.
Lamar William Sledge got a coconut cake for being the ugliest man in Jefferson County”
He was sheriff of Jefferson County from 1933-1934.
Lamar Sledge in his office
Accompanying note: “Lamar Sledge in his office in courthouse”
He was sheriff of Jefferson County from 1933-1934.
He was sheriff of Jefferson County from 1933-1934.
Graffiti - Monticello Old Jail
Graffiti drawn by inmates in Monticello's old jail
Basement - Monticello Old Jail Museum
The basement in the Monticello Old Jail Museum
Main Cellblock - Monticello Old Jail Museum
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.
General Electric Stove
This stove is part of the Monticello Old Jail Museum's collection. It is a Hotpoint Automatic built by General Electric.
Peeling paint - Monticello Old Jail
Inmates used the painted walls to record their time inside the main cellblock in the Monticello's old jail.
Main Cell -Panorama
The main cell block, nicknamed "the bullpen," is located on the jail's top floor.
Stairs - Monticello Old Jail
Stairs leading to the cells on the top floor.