Old St. Johns County Jail Tour

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Duration: 30m
Location: Old St. Johns County Jail, 167 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States | St. Augustine, United States


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Tour of an authentic turn-of-the-century jail
Uniformed deputies to guide this arresting experience
Chance to step inside cells & see a large weapons collection
Expert guides telling tales of justice & punishment
Opportunity to be fingerprinted by a sheriff in uniform

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Old St. Johns County Jail

Description:

See Old St. Johns County Jail come to life through colorful stories told by deputies dressed in period uniform. They guide you through cells, show you old weapons, and share tales of justice and punishment.

Built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler in 1891, Old St. Johns County Jail, also known as The Old Jail, served as the county jail for over 60 years, until 1953, and was said to resemble a fine hotel. Explore the sheriff's quarters, where he and his wife lived adjacent to 72 prisoners. Step inside both male and female cells as well as a maximum security area.

A large collection of guns and weapons used in actual crimes from that time are on display and there are often demonstrations in the courtyard. Before the end of your tour of The Old Jail, you may even encounter the South's most feared sheriff and get finger-printed.