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Historic Preservation Commission & Historic Resources
Old Liberty County Jail
The Old Liberty County Jail provides excellent educational opportunities for students on field trips, Scout troops, home-school groups, professional leadership classes, and out-of-town visitors. On several past occasions, the jail has been explored by paranormal investigators and is annually used as the site of a popular haunted house sponsored by a local nonprofit. The building also once served as an art show exhibit venue and a professional production company shot a short film on site.
We welcome visitors to come to enjoy free tours of the jail from 10 a.m.-2pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and by appointment. Additionally, we’re happy to set up tours at other times of the week when scheduling requests are made in advance. The jail is available for rental on a case-by-case basis, but all requests must first go before the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority’s Board of Directors for review and approval. Fees will apply and will be set according to usage purposes.
The Liberty Melting Pot of Art has partnered with the HDDA to provide tours of this amazing historic site. Local artwork is also on display throughout the site. Much of the artwork is for sale. For more information, please email programassistant@hinesvilledowntow.com,
call the HDDA at 912-877-4332, or read up on the jail’s history, download our brochure.
Historic Markers
Hinesville’s 11 historic markers are cleaned each May as part of the community’s National Historic Preservation Month observance. Hinesville Downtown Development Authority staffers clean several markers, and others have been “adopted” by families, businesses and civic organizations, who maintain and look after markers. If you’re interested in adopting a marker or would like to volunteer to help clean them in May, please call 912-877-4332. Click here.
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Liberty County Historical Society
The Liberty County Historical Society was founded by people who recognized the need to focus on the area’s treasure trove of historic sites, artifacts, documents and other memorabilia. As history is created, the need for its preservation is essential in planning for the future. The Liberty County Historical Society is committed to preserving, documenting and recording the history and heritage of Liberty County, Georgia.
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia.
It was Founded February 5, 1777. Sunbury was first designated
the county seat in 1784. In 1797, the seat was transferred to Riceboro; and in 1837, it was transferred to Hinesville.
As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,256. The county seat is Hinesville. Liberty County is part of the Hinesville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for Transportation planning.
To learn more, visit: http://libertyhistory.net/ or call 912-977-3282.
Historic Liberty Trail
The Historic Liberty Trail is a unique driving tour offering a diverse experience that integrates history, culture and ecology. The Liberty Trail represents the best of what Liberty County has to offer guests interested in visiting historical, cultural and ecological locations.
Trail locations include the Midway Congregational Church and Cemetery, the Midway Museum and Gallery, Melon Bluff Nature Preserve, Seabrook Village, Fort Morris and Sunbury Cemetery, Cay Creek Wetland Park, LeConte-Woodmanston Botanical Gardens and the Dorchester Academy. Some sites are open only for special events and/or by appointment because of staff and budget limitations. Please check availability when planning a visit. For more information, directions or contact info for Historic Liberty Trail sites, please visit: http://libertycounty.org/category/attractions