category : Museums
Occupied in April of 1891, the Sebastian County Quorum Court had the two-story solid rock building constructed as a "holding jail" for drunks and rabble rousers. Its use was discontinued in 1950 when prisoners were directly transported to Fort Smith. Now a museum filled with exhibits on South Sebastian County history. Open April-October. Special tours can be arranged through the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce.

Phone: (479) 996-6357
Our Email: info@greenwoodchamber.net
Our Website:www.greenwoodarkansas.com/localhistory/jail.html

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Old Jail Museum

Occupied in April of 1891, the Sebastian County Quorum Court had the two-story solid rock building constructed as a "holding jail" for drunks and rabble rousers. Its use was discontinued in 1950

Greenwood, AR Museums

Devil's Backbone Civil War Battlefield

The scene of a September 1, 1863

Greenwood, AR Battlefields

Coal Miner's Memorial

Six-foot bronze statue of coal miner, authentic coal car, two granite walls displaying names of Sebastian County miners.

Greenwood, AR Memorials

Things to do Museums near Greenwood, AR

Old Jail Museum

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Fort Smith Museum of History

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Fort Smith Trolley Museum

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