Huron Historic Gaol, History museum and former prison in Goderich, Canada
The octagonal building features three floors containing cell blocks, a courtroom, medical facilities, and various working areas including a kitchen and laundry.
The facility operated from 1841 to 1972, initially serving as a prison for Huron, Bruce, and Perth Counties before becoming dedicated to Huron County.
The prison also functioned as a House of Refuge, providing shelter for ill, destitute, and mentally challenged individuals from the surrounding communities.
The museum opens Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM between May and August, with reduced hours from September to October.
The building witnessed the last public execution in Canada when Nicholas Melady was hanged on its exterior wall on December 7, 1869.
Location: Goderich
Inception: 1842
Website: http://www.huroncounty.ca/museum
Address: 181 Victoria Street N7A 2S4
Phone: +15195246971
Website: http://huroncounty.ca/museum
GPS coordinates: 43.74990,-81.70830
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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