Old Charleston Jail, Charleston

Name: Old Charleston Jail
Address: 21 Magazine St, Charleston, 29401-1967, United States
Telephone: +1 843-577-5245

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The Old Charleston Jail is a site of historical and architectural significance in Charleston, South Carolina. Operational between 1802 and 1939, it held many notable figures, among them Denmark Vesey, Union officers during the Civil War, high-seas pirates, and Lavinia Fisher. While it has become a popular tourist destination in recent years, it remains one of the most notable historic sites in Charleston that has not been the target of a comprehensive preservation and/or renovation effort. It is also commonly referred to as the Old City Jail by the people of Charleston, South Carolina. ()

Coordinates: 32°46'42"N, 79°56'14"W

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21 Magazine StHarleston VillageCharleston 29401-1967 United States

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+1 843-577-5245

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Old Charleston Jail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TD Arena, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Dock Street Theatre, Gibbes Museum of Art.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
TD Arena, Charleston
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~1080 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Charleston
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0.4 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston
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~1660 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston
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~1740 ftSW
Park, Body of water, Lake
Colonial Lake, Charleston
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0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Gaillard Center, Charleston
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~1830 ftNE
Church
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Charleston
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0.8 miN
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0.5 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
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~1460 ftSW
Park
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~1210 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Concert hall
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Nearby attractions include Memminger Auditorium, Charleston (5 min walk), St. John's Lutheran Church, Charleston (5 min walk), Charleston Theatre, Charleston (5 min walk), Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Charleston (6 min walk).