Old City Jail
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 113
Charleston · South Carolina · Prisons & hospitals
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A former jail with extensive ghost-tour lore. Verify current tour access.
Historical background
The Old Charleston Jail is a structure of historical and architectural significance located at 21 Magazine Street in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Operational between 1802 and 1939, the jail held many notable figures, among them Denmark Vesey, Union officers and Colored Troops during the American Civil War, and high-seas pirates. The Old Charleston Jail went through a renovation starting in 2016. It is now an event venue and museum.
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The story behind the stop
The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗
Plan your visit
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Use authorized tours and approved routes. These institutions hold histories of real people; avoid treating suffering as a prop or entering restricted areas.
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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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