In the Historic Quarter of our community lies the HISTORIC CORNWALL GAOL ('old" English for Jail).
A limestone building, built in 1833, the Cornwall Jail was in continuous operation until 2002. Left in its original condition, we invite you to take a unique tour and see what life was like behind bars. Imagine, inmates serving time in this facility only a few years ago!
Experience fingerprinting; feel what it was like to be inside a cell; check out the gallows that was used until 1954.
Hear stories based on interviews with past inmates, guards and jail personnel.
The HISTORIC CORNWALL GAOL
Explore our site, learn more about the history of the Jail or get a preview of our Jail tour.
The Historic Cornwall Jail tours are self-guided.
The HISTORIC CORNWALL GAOL was re-opened as a tourist attraction on Friday, May 13, 2005.
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