PENNSYLVANIA—When you visit Jim Thorpe, PA, stop at the Old Jail Museum. The two-story jailhouse was built in 1871 and is an excellent place to learn about the inmates and the area's history. You'll also get a look at the inmates' past, seeing what they went through and how the prison system operates.
The Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe
A museum inside a jail is always creepy. The Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is no exception. The two-story stone structure was once home to Carbon County's worst criminals. Unfortunately, it closed its doors in 1995 and was reopened by Tom McBride. The building h uses an educational exhibit and is a popular tourist attraction. The Old Jail Museum is comprised of 72 rooms and 27 cells. You'll find the dungeon cells on the basement floor, used as solitary confinement until 1980. You'll also fi d the women's cells on the 2nd floor and the warden's living quarters.
Visit the Jim Thorpe, PA, museum to explore the old jail. The museum is in a historic two-story building and is easily accessible from the town. There's no need to drive far to visit the Old Jail Museum. If you're staying in town, check out the Hex House nearby. It's a great place to see a prison, but take a friend along.
