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Franklin County Jail

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Verified 30 May 2026
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County jail in James Little Street Carnesville. Listed on the GDC locations directory.

Background

The Franklin County Jail, located at 209 W. Main St. in Benton, is the former county jail of Franklin County, Illinois. The jail was built in 1905–06 to replace the county's previous jail, which was built in the 1840s after the county seat moved to Benton. Architect Joseph W. Royer designed the jail; the brick building features limestone trim, a hip roof with gabled dormers, and a front porch which was rebuilt in 1997. The building also included the county sheriff's residence, an arrangement which allowed for the sheriff to continuously watch the prisoners.

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Facility profile

Operator

County sheriff's office

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

Region

GA

Security level

Death-row facility

No

Conditions

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Visiting

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Mailing

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Practical info

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Known issues

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Contact & address

1, James Little Street Carnesville 30521

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