National Register of Historic Places
Old York Gaol
Old York Gaol is a historic place in York, York County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000016.
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Old York Gaol
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About this place
What is Old York Gaol?
The Old York Gaol is a former colonial prison at Lindsay Road and Main Street in York, Maine. Its oldest portion dating to about 1720, it is one of the oldest prison buildings in the United States, and one of the oldest public buildings in the state of Maine. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. It is owned by the Museums of Old York and is open for tours between May and October.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Old York Gaol
- City
- York
- County
- York County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000016
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 43.14384, -70.65158
When was Old York Gaol listed on the National Register?
Old York Gaol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Old York Gaol located?
Old York Gaol is located in York, York County, Maine at approximately 43.14384, -70.65158. See the map above.
Is Old York Gaol a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Old York Gaol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.