Old Monterey Jail - Monterey, CA
Posted by: Metro2
N 36° 35.858 W 121° 53.862
10S E 598594 N 4050803
Located at 580 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940
Waymark Code: WMRKRR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2016
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A small museum to provide an inkling how an old jailhouse looked and operated.
The Museum's website (
visit link) provides this info:
"An impenetrable fortress for a century.
The Old Monterey Jail was constructed in 1854 and served as the City Jail until 1956. No one ever escaped from the thick granite walls during its history. The building is open to the public daily.
Location and Hours
Location: The Old Jail is located next to Colton Hall. Map and directions
Hours: Open Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
Phone: (831) 646-5640 (Museum) / Fax: (831) 646-3917
(831) 646-5648 (Office)
Address: Colton Hall Museum, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940"