Spirits of the jail Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Spectrum News 13 (Aug. 16, 2024) toured the jail and reported on the spirits staff say still haunt it. Source: Spectrum News 13.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The jail was built in 1891 and used until 1953 (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Open daily 9 am–4:30 pm; closed Christmas Day (Old Town Trolley Tours). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in St. Augustine and Florida
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- Nearby: St. Augustine Lighthouse (St. Augustine, FL), Jekyll Island Club Resort (Jekyll Island, GA), May-Stringer House (Brooksville, FL), Bonaventure Cemetery (Savannah, GA)
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