Comments on: Old Molino Jail Restoration Celebrated

By: Bill (Ronnie)Ousley

Bill (Ronnie)Ousley — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:01:35 +0000

I grew up within a 100 yards of this old jail and we use to play in there during the mid 50’s. In about 1959/60 I worked in an old grocery store (Owned by Tom McCann) which was located on Molino Road about 30 or 40 yards from the old jail. The old building which the grocery store was located is still there (as of 2010). I remember that we had an old train station down the street about one block away. Although I’ve been gone from the area since graduation from high school (Tate High – class of 1961) I still enjoy returning there as it brings back many many memories of my child hood days. I grew up with Louie Diamond, Don Sutton and the Harris family.

By: instigator

instigator — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:35:44 +0000

it is about time molino digs farther into its history before it all fades away. there are more gems of molino history just lying around in ruins that need to be carefully preserved before they get torn down for ruins. the bldg at the corner of molino rd and 95a ( 2 bldgs there) and the old gindle store and behind it old red family home. lets restore molino not tear down history

By: MolinoGirl

MolinoGirl — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:43:07 +0000

This is around the corner from where we live, my 12 year old loves old history. He will be so excited to hear this and we will have to go over and take some pictures. We were a little Mayberry, although, even Mayberry had two cells. My Grandfather lived on Brickton Rd around the corner for 80 years, he would have been able to tell us alot about this. Any one have any older relatives living who could tell a little more about the Brickyard rd area. I find it amazing that the JAIL would have been over in this area of Molino.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:55:42 +0000

For those of you who don’t know Molino was a big town in its day. Need to check out the historical society and get some info.

By: Darlene Moye

Darlene Moye — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Wow this is where I grew up, don’t remember a jail being down in what we called old Molino. If my Dad and Mom were still alive I bet they could tell me about it. Thanks William for this article. Darlene Gay Moye

By: Regina Gohagan

Regina Gohagan — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:39:30 +0000

What a gem! Another piece of history restored and given back to the people of the Molino and surrounding areas. Like “puddin” I wonder if if will be available for pictures?

By: puddin

puddin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:20:17 +0000

Cool! I’ve been driving past that thing, on and off, for a while now and have always been curious about what it was. I wonder if we can go inside and take a look?