Bronze statue sculpted by Robert G. Wehle. Life-size pointer atop 7-ft. granite base engraved with names of 11 men from Bullock Co. in Bird Dog Hall of Fame.
Bullock County Jail Museum
Street address:
Hardaway W.
Union Springs, AL 36089
Phone:
334-738-8687
Schedule:
Call for hours.
Mailing:
Union Springs/Bullock Co. Tourism Council, P.O. Box 5236
Union Springs, AL 36089
Admission:
Free
Built in 1897 by Pauly Jail Company, Victorian Gothic-style building has original trapdoor used for hangings. Demonstration available.
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