Jailer's Inn

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.

Real history

The jail property held prisoners from 1797 to 1987; the front "Old Jail" was built in 1819 and the back jail in 1874 (Jailer's Inn). It became a B&B in 1989 (WLWT, 2023).

Ghost stories

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Then and now

Public access

Open to the public Stays include a full breakfast and a full tour of the historic jail (Jailer's Inn). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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