Click image to enlarge. The old Bibb County Jail in Centreville is an ailing landmark looking for a cure. After the county constructed a new facility, the old jail was abandoned and is without a new tenant. Storm damage, deferred maintenance, and neglect have taken a great toll on the building. Demolition was considered, but the old jail was spared when demolition bids came in too high. Mississippi architect A. S. Hull designed the old Bibb County Jail in 1910. Embellished with ornate architectural elements, the old jail visually complements the nearby courthouse, a grand Renaissance Revival building also designed by Hull. The “Better Hometown Group,” a city coalition, is trying to purchase the old jail in hopes of converting it to a county museum. However, the city is willing to consider other plans that may adapt the building to a new use. UPDATE: There is a petition being circulated via social media to stop the demolition of the Old Bibb County Jail. You can sign the petition here.
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