Bristol County Jail, Historic prison and museum in Bristol, Rhode Island
The Bristol County Jail spans two and a half stories, featuring a stone construction with a gable roof and a central corridor design from 1828.
The jail operated until June 1957, incorporating materials from an earlier 1792 structure and receiving a granite block addition for extra cells in 1859.
The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society maintains collections and exhibits within the former jail, documenting the region's development through artifacts and documents.
Located at 48 Court Street, the facility contains exhibition spaces and a museum shop focusing on local historical materials and educational resources.
The maximum security cells in the original structure contained no heating, lighting, or sanitation systems, displaying the conditions of early American incarceration.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1828
GPS coordinates: 41.66948,-71.27506
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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