Kirby-Quinton Mountain Heritage Cabin
141 North Main St., Jasper, Georgia
Under the direction of the late Tom Quinton, the cabin was constructed (in 1975) from logs used in
the original log cabin of Charles "Tsali" Dunbean.
Some time after 6 July 1860 Stephen Kirby left Spartanburg District, South Carolina, moved into Pickens County and settled in the cabin which Dunbean had occupied prior to the Cherokee removal. Stephen Kirby raised a second family here following his marriage to Mary Mann.
Following Mr. Quinton’s death, his family donated the furniture and antique household furnishings to the Pickens County School Board.
In 1997, the School Board authorized the Historical Society to move the structure next to the Old Pickens County Jail.
Tours
The Old Jail and Cabin are also open during Jasper's 4th of July celebration and the Annual Marble Festival, the first full weekend in October. Special tours are conducted as needed. For more information contact the Society.
Please visit the View the MVHS Events Calendar to obtain current information on tour days and hours.
A small donation of $3.00 is requested to view the exhibits in the Old Pickens County Jail and the Kirby-Quinton Cabin. Children under the age of twelve are admitted to both buildings free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult.
Special tours are conducted by appointment.
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