Historic site
Missouri State Penitentiary
18 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Jill
November 11, 2018
The Missouri State Penitentiary was a prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, that operated from 1836 to 2004. Check their website for tour tickets...perhaps a ghost tour anyone?
Bryce
December 2, 2017
Touted as "The bloodiest 47 acre's in America" this is actually an awesome place for all ages. Probably one of the most Iconic Penitentiary's in the mid west, A variety of tours and experiences are offered, from a General historical walk through, to a "Haunted Halls" night walk.
Carla
August 10, 2017
Book a tour and check out the old Penitentiary. A lot of history with some amazing stories and even some ghost hunting.
Jessica
February 26, 2022
The Missouri State Penitentiary is a widely sought after attraction in Jefferson City! The penitentiary was in operation from 1836-2004 and there is a lot of history in this building. The worst of the worst criminals were imprisoned in this facility, and it was coined "the bloodiest 47 acres in America," due to the high number of assaults that occurred inside. Both historic and paranormal tours are available, but order your tickets ahead of time to ensure you're able to get in! Take a jacket with you in the spring and fall months, it is cold inside!
The Missouri State Penitentiary is a widely sought after attraction in Jefferson City! The penitentiary was in operation from 1836-2004 and there is a lot of history in this building. The worst of the worst criminals were imprisoned in this facility, and it was coined "the bloodiest 47 acres in…
Capital Investment Realty
October 8, 2018
The bloodiest 47 acres in America. Highly recommend the historic and ghost tours.
Location
115 Lafayette St
Jefferson City, MO