Burlington County Prison, Former penitentiary in Mount Holly Township, United States
The three-story stone building features individual cells, brick passageways, wooden floors, and a central section with two extending rear wings.
Robert Mills, a student of Benjamin Latrobe, designed this penitentiary in 1810 as one of his first independent architectural projects in the United States.
The entrance motto 'Justice Which, While it Punishes, Would Endeavor to Reform the Offender' reflects early nineteenth-century prison reform principles.
The prison museum opens Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering self-guided tours and audio guides in English and Spanish.
After operating continuously from 1811 to 1965, making it the longest-running prison in the United States, the structure now houses a museum.
Location: Mount Holly Township
Architects: Robert Mills
Website: http://prisonmuseum.net
GPS coordinates: 39.99650,-74.78970
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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