The Pickens County Jail, located on North Main Street in Jasper, Georgia, is a historic structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 12, 1984.

Designed by Atlanta architect James W. Golucke, the jail features cells manufactured by the Pauly Jail Company of St. Louis, Missouri.

This two-story building is constructed from brick and locally sourced marble. Notable for its rusticated marble façade, porch columns, and turrets, it stands out as a rare example of a county jail incorporating native marble in its design.

The Kirby-Quinton Cabin is located on the same property. The cabin was most likely built before 1832 by a Cherokee man named Charles Dunbean. By 1866, it had become part of a frontier homestead occupied by Steven Kirby and his family. Originally located along the Old Federal Road, the cabin stood on the boundary of land lots 40 and 37 in District 4, Section 2 of what was then Cherokee County.

The cabin is open to visitors. For exact dates and hours, visit the Marble Valley Historical Society website: http://www.marblevalley.org.

Photo by J. Chumley Photos