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The Old Jail
167 San Marco Ave
St Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3800
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The Old Jail is another place of interest many like to visit while in St. Augustine. Built by Henry Flagler in 1891 the Old Jail was the county jail for St. John’s County until 1953, and today it is a historical and educational museum that many walk through each year.
One of the few surviving 19th century jails the Old Jail was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. When you tour the Old Jail you’ll get to see the sheriff’s quarters, where he and his family lived adjacent to the 72 prisoners in the cells nearby. In addition to getting to view the “regular” cells, visitors can also take a walk through the maximum security cell where high risk inmates were confined, a cell housing prisoners condemned to death, and the stark solitary confinement cell that contained no windows or mattress. This walk through exhibit also features guns, weapons and a few courtyard displays as well.
 Stop by and take a tour of the Old Jail while visiting beautiful St. Augustine, America’s oldest city. Our location in the historic city is right in the middle of all the shopping, dining, and fun things to see and do. Make your reservation for your next St. Augustine vacation with us at our quaint and cozy St. Augustine bed and breakfast. Contact us today.
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