National Register of Historic Places
Burlington County Prison
Burlington County Prison is a historic place in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1986, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 86003558.
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Burlington County Prison
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About this place
What is Burlington County Prison?
The Burlington County Prison is a historic museum property, located at 128 High Street in Mount Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. Operating from 1811 to 1965, it was the oldest operating prison in the nation at the time of its closure. Designed by Robert Mills, its design exemplified period thinking in progressive prison design, with individual cells, good ventilation, and fireproof construction. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1937. Now operated by a local nonprofit as a museum, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. It was later listed as a contributing property of the Mount Holly Historic District on February 20, 1973.
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Listing details
- Name
- Burlington County Prison
- City
- Mount Holly
- County
- Burlington County
- State
- New Jersey
- Listed on the National Register
- June 24, 1986
- NRIS reference number
- 86003558
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.99662, -74.78927
When was Burlington County Prison listed on the National Register?
Burlington County Prison was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1986.
Where is Burlington County Prison located?
Burlington County Prison is located in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey at approximately 39.99662, -74.78927. See the map above.
Is Burlington County Prison a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Burlington County Prison is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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