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

Graffiti drawn by inmates in Monticello's old jail

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.

Inmates used the painted walls to record their time inside the main cellblock in the Monticello's old jail.

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

One of two cells used for white inmates in Jefferson County.

White inmates usually occupied separate cells like this one and did not serve their time in the main cell block. This cell could hold two inmates while the cells in the main cell block could hold four inmates each.

Graffiti on the walls surrounding the main cell block.

The interior of the ground floor cell of the women's jail.