Old St. Johns County Jail, Prison museum in St. Augustine, Florida, United States.
The Old St. Johns County Jail features maximum security cells, general population areas, and living quarters for sheriffs across two floors.
Built in 1891 by the P.J. Pauley Jail Building Company, this facility operated until 1953 and held up to 72 prisoners at its peak capacity.
Guides in period costumes lead visitors through cell blocks while explaining the daily routines and processing procedures of former inmates.
Located at 167 San Marco Avenue, the museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with tours departing every 20 minutes throughout the day.
Eight executions took place at the gallows within the jail compound during its 62 years of active operation as a correctional facility.
Location: Saint Johns County
GPS coordinates: 29.90802,-81.31857
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:43
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