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The historic Crawford County Jail and the Knoxville Journal Building are
currently open for tours on the first weekend of every month from March
through November. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and
Sunday 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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The
society is laying the groundwork for a community-wide coalition of
groups and individuals interested in saving the historic courthouse in
Knoxville. To find out more, call president Kim Gordon
478-827-1083 or 478-836-3121.
"The Crawford County Historical Society is in the
process of restoring our 1851 Old Courthouse, one of the earlier
courthouses in the state still standing, and converting it into a museum
devoted to telling the story of what is unique about our county. Our
mission is to preserve, interpret and promote the
historical, cultural and natural heritage of Crawford County, GA, and to
promote economic development through historic preservation.
Our signature collection will showcase our rich Crawford County Pottery
tradition. Other educational opportunities eventually offered by the
Historic Crawford County Courthouse Museum will include a "Walk in the
Footsteps of Those Who Came Before Us" exhibit which includes the
contributions of our diverse population as well as other displays and
activities which will enable visitors to
learn from the past, understand the present, and shape the future.
Believing that a museum should be more than just a repository of items,
we intend to be an active participant in community affairs by providing
a Heritage Education Program and other community outreach services for
the citizens of Crawford County.
In order to raise the $500,000 it will take to restore the facility, we
are launching a Capital Funds Campaign with a "Blast for the Past" blitz
week of activities May 16th - May 22nd. A listing of these activities
will be posted on this website as soon as the schedule has been
finalized."
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