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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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HAUNTED CELL BLOCK: THE FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL - Benton, Illinois. Pictured: one of the cell blocks at the reportedly Haunted Franklin County Jail. Completed in 1906, the Franklin County Jail (now the Franklin County Jail Museum) is considered to be one of the “Most Haunted Jails in America” by many paranormal researchers. The two-story haunted jail is most noted as being the location where 1920s gangster Charlie Birger was held before he was hanged to death, just outside his cell, in the last public hanging in Illinois (in 1928). Birgir is one of the specters alleged to haunt this creepy place. A reproduction of Birgir’s death gallows is visible outside of the building. Inside, one may view the actual hanging gallows as well as the very same noose which ended Birger’s life. The reportedly haunted cell blocks, which housed a multitude of criminals for decades, are claustrophobic and creepy, especially when the dark solemnity 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. “PLAY SOME MUSIC!” Many experienced ghost hunters have reported numerous successful EVP hits at this location as well (some even from Charlie) - evidence that these seemingly empty cells are not quite as empty as they appear to be. Photo by Michael Huntington - May, 2018. @Huntington_Strange_Travels #MichaelHuntington #StrangeTravels #HuntingtonAdventures #HauntedFranklinCountyJail #HauntedBentonJail #MostHauntedJail #GangsterCharlieBirgir #CharlieBirgir #CharlieBirgirHanging #BirgirGallows #BirgirHangingNoose #HauntedJail #HauntedBenton #Haunted #Ghost #Ghosts #GhostHunting #Paratourism #FranklinCountyJail #FranklinCountyIllinois #BentonIllinois (at Benton, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuupqGRlFfe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1unsbmy8c52z2

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GHOST BOX AT THE HAUNTED FRANKLIN COUNTY JAIL - The Franklin County Jail (1906) in Benton, Illinois, is considered by many ghost hunters to be one of the “Most Haunted Jails in America.” Seen here - in the second-floor jail wing - is an active “ghost box” (or “spirit box”) which, presumably, is able to be manipulated by spirits to allow for basic communication. During this visit, the box spit out several creepy phrases, including: “I am here” and “Play some music.” While not necessarily scientifically viable as evidence of the Beyond, hearing these messages in this creepy locale was unsettling, nonetheless! Photo by Michael Huntington - May, 2018. @Huntington_Strange_Travels #MichaelHuntington #StrangeTravels #HuntingtonAdventures #HauntedFranklinCountyJail #HauntedBentonJail #MostHauntedJail #GangsterCharlieBirgir #CharlieBirgir #CharlieBirgirHanging #BirgirHangingNoose #HauntedJail #HauntedBenton #Haunted #Ghost #Ghosts #GhostHunting #Paratourism #FranklinCountyJail #FranklinCountyIllinois #BentonIllinois (at Franklin County Jail)