Old St. Johns County Jail, Prison museum in St. Augustine, Florida, United States.
The Old St. Johns County Jail is a former prison in St. Augustine that now operates as a museum. The building displays prison cells, sheriff living quarters, and the layout of a correctional facility from the late 1800s.
The facility was built in 1891 and served as an active prison until the early 1950s. It functioned as a center for local criminal justice in the area during that time.
Guides in period costumes lead visitors through cell blocks while explaining the daily routines and processing procedures of former inmates.
The museum is open daily and located in downtown St. Augustine. Visitors should expect narrow spaces and wear comfortable shoes, as exploring multiple levels is part of the visit.
The building had a gallows on the grounds where serious criminals were executed. This spatial arrangement, which linked punishment directly with the prison, remains visible in the site's layout today.
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