Location Description
The Old Cumberland County Prison was in operation from 1854 to 1984. Also referred to as the Carlisle Castle Prison, it is located in downtown Carlisle and currently houses county offices. Castle style prison buildings were popular in the mid-19th century. Today, the prison is housed in a building constructed in 1985 about two miles from the old prison. ***Prison is said to be haunted by executed prisoners! (added 11/6/15 MPM)