Old Jail (Barnstable, Massachusetts)
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Barnstable's Old Gaol is an historic jail
on Massachusetts Route 6A in Barnstable, Massachusetts
and is the oldest wooden jail in the United States of America.
The jail was built in 1690 by order of Plimouth and Massachusetts Bay Colony Courts. Used as a jail from 1690–1820; at one time moved and attached to the Constable's home. The 'Old Gaol' was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
The 'Old Gaol' Museum is located on the property of the Coast Guard Heritage Museum (located in the old Customshouse building
), 3353 Main Street/Route 6A, Barnstable Village, MA.
Jail
A jail is a short-term detention facility in the United States and Canada.Jail may also refer to:In entertainment:*Jail , a 1966 Malayalam movie*Jail , a 2009 Bollywood movie...
on Massachusetts Route 6A in Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. The town contains seven villages within its boundaries...
and is the oldest wooden jail in the United States of America.
The jail was built in 1690 by order of Plimouth and Massachusetts Bay Colony Courts. Used as a jail from 1690–1820; at one time moved and attached to the Constable's home. The 'Old Gaol' was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
The 'Old Gaol' Museum is located on the property of the Coast Guard Heritage Museum (located in the old Customshouse building
U.S. Customshouse (Barnstable, Massachusetts)
The U.S. Customshouse is a historic customs house on Cobbs Hill on Massachusetts Route 6A, in Barnstable, Massachusetts.The site was built in 1855 and added to the National Historic Register in 1975. It is located right next to the Old Jail....
), 3353 Main Street/Route 6A, Barnstable Village, MA.