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Jackson County is very fortunate
to have its own historical and cultural museum which provides
unique opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
The home formerly owned by
Lillian E. Jones, whose family was active in the early business
and social past of Jackson County, was left to be used as a
museum to encourage and preserve the history of Jackson County.
In addition to preserving the
history of the area, the museum strives to implement new programs,
exhibits and events of interest for the education and enjoyment
of the community.
The house at 75 Broadway Street
was built in 1867. It was purchased by the Jones family and
remodeled in the early 1920s. The furnishings reflect this time
period. In addition to a fine collection of permanent items,
the museum hosts various themed exhibits throughout the year.
The Carriage House Genealogy
Center is located in the building behind the museum. It opened
in September 2000, and is staffed by volunteers.
The center has computers with
internet access to various genealogy sites, bound volumes of
old Jackson County newspapers, old high school yearbooks, family
history books, Family Tree Maker software and more!
If you are interested in genealogy,
this is a good place to do research, in the Carriage House Genealogy
Center.
Museum hours are:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
1-4 p.m. (January to April)
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. (May to December)
- Genealogy Center hours
are: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.
Additional hours for both the
Lillian Jones Museum and Genealogy Center are available by appointment.
Admission is free and the building is handicapped-accessible.
For more information, call
(740) 286-2556.
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Courtesy of Lillian E. Jones Museum, curator, Rhonda Woolum
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