Macon County Detention Center
Macon County Detention Center
County Jail / Adult Detention FacilityMailing Address
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Macon County Detention Center
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Macon County Detention Center
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Physical Address
1820 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734
Phone
Governing Agency
Macon County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate / Booking Number — Not required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Personal mail must be addressed using the inmate's name as it appears on the armband and 1820 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734. Current rules prohibit sticker address labels, perfume, glued contents, paperclips and other listed contraband.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Macon County prohibits illicit, erotic or enticing images and other sexually explicit material. Confirm current photograph size/quantity rules before mailing.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Packages or UPS/FedEx deliveries require prior permission from the Jail Administrator. Photocopies of books or magazines are not accepted; current publication rules should be confirmed before ordering.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Checks or currency sent in ordinary correspondence are returned. Use the current approved inmate-account deposit method.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Verify current custody, visitor registration/approval requirements, identification rules and the current visitation or video-visitation schedule before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Verify the person is currently housed at Macon County Detention Center before mailing.
Use:
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Macon County Detention Center
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address. Confirm current local restrictions before sending photos, publications, packages, funds or irreplaceable originals.
Use:
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Macon County Detention Center
1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, NC 28734
Include the sender's complete first and last name and return address. Confirm current local restrictions before sending photos, publications, packages, funds or irreplaceable originals.
About Macon County Detention Center
Macon County Detention Center is a current county detention facility in North Carolina.