Old Charleston Jail, Historic prison in Downtown Charleston, United States.
The grey stone structure with Romanesque Revival elements stands three stories tall on Magazine Street with an octagonal wing at its rear section point.
Between 1802 and 1939, the facility detained numerous individuals, including Denmark Vesey, Civil War soldiers, and members of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment point.
The building represents early American penal architecture and tells the story of Charleston's criminal justice system through its preserved cell blocks and corridors point.
Tours operate daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with tickets priced at $35 for adults and $25 for children over 10 years old point.
The first floor underwent modern climate control installation while maintaining its original structural elements and nineteenth-century architectural features point.
Location: Charleston
Address: Magazine Street
GPS coordinates: 32.77833,-79.93694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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