Beauregard Parish Jail, jailhouse in DeRidder, Louisiana
Beauregard Parish Jail is a prison facility in DeRidder, Louisiana, built in the Collegiate Gothic style. The structure features pointed-arch windows, a central spiral staircase, and three floors with cells, each equipped with its own bathroom, toilet, and shower.
The jail was completed in 1914 and served as a justice center for the region. Two executions by hanging took place here in the late 1920s, anchoring the building in local history.
The facility is known locally as the Hanging Jail because of two executions carried out there in the late 1920s. This dark chapter remains central to how the community and visitors understand the building's role in their town's past.
The building is open for tours today, with guided visits available Monday through Friday and group tours on weekends. Check ahead for current tour times as schedules may vary seasonally.
An underground tunnel connects the jail to the courthouse and was used to move prisoners discreetly without public view. The tunnel was sealed during renovation work from 2016 to 2017.
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