Carbon County Jail
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The Carbon County Jail, is located in Jim Thorpe
, Pennsylvania
. The jail was built in 1869 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places
on November 8, 1974.
The building is now operated as the Old Jail Museum. In one cell, there is a handprint left by Alexander Campbell
, a convict who was hanged in 1877, to proclaim his innocense. Legend has it that despite many attempts to remove it, including building a new wall, the mark still remains today.
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe is a borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 4,804 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Carbon County. The town has been called the "Switzerland of America" due to the picturesque scenery, mountainous location, and architecture; as well as the "Gateway to...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The jail was built in 1869 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
on November 8, 1974.
The building is now operated as the Old Jail Museum. In one cell, there is a handprint left by Alexander Campbell
Alexander Campbell
Alexander Campbell may refer to:Canadian politicians:* Alexander Campbell * Alexander Franklin Campbell , Canadian politician...
, a convict who was hanged in 1877, to proclaim his innocense. Legend has it that despite many attempts to remove it, including building a new wall, the mark still remains today.