Used as the Carbon County jail until 1995. Site of hanging of seven accused coal miners known as the Molly Maguires in 1870’s. Contains the mysterious handprint-on-the-wall and reconstructed gallows. Contains 72 rooms including 28 cells, eerie dungeons and the warden’s apartment.
Additional Information
- Hours of Operation:
Daily Tours: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day
12:00noon to 4:30pm
Closed Wednesdays
September and October: Open weekends only
Ghost Tours in October
- Cost/Fees:
Adults $5.00
Senior Citizens & Students $4.00
Children (ages 6 to 12) $3.00
Under age 5 free
- Features:
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Old Cellblocks
Gallows
Mysterious Handprint






