Adelaide Gaol, Colonial prison in Thebarton, Australia
The stone structure features thick walls, iron-barred windows, and multiple cellblocks connected by a central observation point called The Circle.
Built in 1841 under Governor George Gawler's administration, Adelaide Gaol housed over 300,000 prisoners until its closure in 1988.
The prison walls contain numerous preserved examples of inmate graffiti, providing insights into the experiences of incarcerated individuals across different periods.
Visitors can explore the facility through guided tours that include access to original cells, yards, gardens, and execution areas.
The Dame Roma Mitchell Gardens within the prison walls continue producing vegetables for community meals, maintaining a tradition from its operational period.
Location: South Australia
Inception: 1841
Official opening: 1841
Website: http://www.adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au/
Website: http://adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -34.91760,138.58500
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:46
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