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Burlington County Prison
Burlington County Prison
Burlington County Prison is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
Burlington County Prison
Location128 High Street, Mount Holly Township, New Jersey
Arealess than one acre
Built1810
ArchitectRobert Mills
NRHP reference No.86003558[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 24, 1986[1]
Designated NHLJune 24, 1986[2]

The Burlington County Prison operated from 1811 through 1965 in Mount holly Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It was designed with prisoner rehabilitation in mind. The motto over the door, "Justice Which, While it Punishes, Would Endeavor to Reform the Offender", was chosen by Robert Mills.[3] The Burlington County Prison operated from 1811 through 1965. When it closed in 1965, it was the oldest operating prison in the United States.[4] It is reportedly haunted a tall male in a uniform in the basement, and the third floor is claimed to have a flurry of paranormal activity.[5] It is currently a museum.

The Prison Museum Association (PMA) is a non-profit organization that supports the Burlington County Prison Museum through fundraising, volunteering, giving tours, and promoting this National Historic Landmark.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Burlington County Prison". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. 2008-06-23.
  3. ^ Mount Holly Township Info
  4. ^ "Burlington County Prison". waymarking.com. Retrieved 2011-06-20. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ "Two to Tango". Ghost Hunters. Season 4. Episode 2. 2008/04/12. {{cite episode}}: Check date values in: |airdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |episodelink=, |seriesno=, and |serieslink= (help)


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