Debtors' Prison, Colonial prison in Tappahannock, United States
The Flemish bond brick structure features three bays in front with a central entry door and measures one-and-a-half stories in height.
Court documents from 1769 confirm the presence of this facility, making it one of only three remaining debtors' prisons from colonial Virginia.
The building demonstrates the colonial American practice of incarcerating individuals who failed to pay their financial obligations.
The structure currently serves as the Essex County treasurer's office, maintaining its connection to financial matters in a transformed role.
The sandstone entrance sill displays deep wear patterns from centuries of foot traffic crossing its threshold.
Location: Tappahannock
Part of: Tappahannock Historic District
GPS coordinates: 37.92220,-76.86310
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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