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THE HAUNTED FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL - Benton, Illinois. Completed in 1906, the Franklin County Jail (now the Franklin County Jail Museum) boasts several unique distinctions, most notably is that it is considered to be one of the “Most Haunted Jails in America” by many paranormal researchers. The front section of the facility, which served as the warden’s on-site residence, is full of a variety of local historical memorabilia, including: items related to Beatle George Harrison’s visit to Benton in the 60s, the turntable which played the first Beatles’ record on American radio, memorabilia from native basketball star Doug Collins, and items belonging to General John A. Logan. But the real attractions are the two-story “haunted” jail, itself, and artifacts related to 1920s gangster Charlie Birger who was hanged to death (in the last public hanging in Illinois) at the jail in 1928. A gallows reproduction is visible outside of the building - but, inside, one may see the actual hanging gallows and the very same noose which ended Birger’s life. The reportedly haunted cell blocks are certainly claustrophobic and creepy, especially when the dark decrepitude of the jail is interrupted by an active spirit box spitting out curious phrases that seemingly echo the angry sentiments of convicts that have never left. This small town gem is well worth an exploration by fans of History, the Unusual and the Unknown. Photo by Michael Huntington - May, 2018. @Huntington_Strange_Travels #MichaelHuntington #StrangeTravels #HuntingtonAdventures #HauntedFranklinCountyJail #HauntedBentonJail #MostHauntedJail #GangsterCharlieBirgir #CharlieBirgir #CharlieBirgirHanging #BirgirHangingNoose #GeorgeHarrison #GeorgeHarrisonInBenton #ABeatleInBenton #DougCollins #HauntedJail #HauntedBenton #Haunted #Ghost #Ghosts #GhostHunting #Paratourism #FranklinCountyIllinois #BentonIllinois (at Franklin County Jail)
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