Old St. Johns County Jail, St. Augustine

Name: Old St. Johns County Jail
Address: 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
Telephone: +1 904-829-3800

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The Old Jail is a historic jail in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 167 San Marco Avenue. On August 27, 1987, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The St. Johns County Jail now serves as the Old Jail Museum. ()

Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 29°54'29"N, 81°19'7"W

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167 San Marco AveMagnoliaSt. Augustine 32084 United States

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+1 904-829-3800

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Old St. Johns County Jail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Nearby attractions include Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine, St. Augustine (4 min walk), Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, St. Augustine (6 min walk), Mission Nombre de Dios, St. Augustine (7 min walk), Horace Walker House, St. Augustine (9 min walk).