Cooper County Jail and Hanging Barn - Boonville MO - Ghosts and Hauntings on Waymarking.com

The old Cooper County Jail and Hanging Barn is listed on the Missouri Haunted Houses web site. www.missourihauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/old-cooper-jail-hanging-barn.html

" This old jail and hanging barn dates back to 1848 and is believed to be haunted by a former prisoner. The ghostly prisoner is said to materialize and pound on the old cell doors. Dark shadowy figures have also been spotted here."

The jail is a bit creepy. My wife said the hanging barn creeps her out the most.

"While jails are not the most attractive buildings in a community, they have nonetheless always played an important role in a developing society. Such is the case with the Cooper County Jail.

Until its closing in 1978, it was the oldest continuously used County Jail in Missouri. The original structure was completed in 1848 for $6,091.50. Slaves quarried the 2½ foot thick limestone blocks which they used for construction of the two-story building. Each story had one large room, reminiscent of old dungeons, equipped with 1 ¼ inch round rings bolted into the outer walls. The prisoners were shackled to these rings at the feet. The large room on the ground level, known as the “bullpen” held slaves destined for the auction block on Main Street.In 1871, the appearance of the second-story room was changed with the addition of iron box cells. Brought to Boonville by steamboat from St. Louis, these were installed using the occupants of the jail as laborers. The jail was to receive no additional major changes for another century." (visit link)

Public access?: Yes tours are available for $5. Phone 60/882-7977 for more information Visting hours: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Website about the location and/or story: [Web Link]

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