Missouri State Penitentiary

Historic and Protected Site

Downtown Jefferson City, Jefferson City

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"Day History Tours and evening Ghost Tours!"(3 Tips)
"Going back for the Ghost Tour soon."(4 Tips)

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Missy McBrideMarch 25, 2013
Did the 2-hour History Tour. The Penitentiary is a interesting collects of buildings with a very colorful history. If you have a couple of extra hours it's well worth the visit.
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BREWMay 27, 2018
Daily tours by people who worked there, it was awesome! Going back for the Ghost Tour soon.
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Sue SavageOctober 7, 2018
Loved the 3 hour history tour! Very informative. Bill was great!
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Michael JOctober 13, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Day History Tours and evening Ghost Tours! Something for all! Be sure to check out the gift shop and take a piece of history home!
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Heather OsborneJune 16, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. And dress for the weather, there is no heat or a/c.
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C-SPANJuly 17, 2012
The Missouri State Penitentiary was once called “the bloodiest 47 acres in America.” Learn more about the prison from a former deputy warden in this C-SPAN video: Read more
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MirandaNovember 15, 2016
Absolutely amazing!
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Hank SchoemehlJune 15, 2019
The walls, many a bad actor was there.
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A LinkJuly 1, 2015
Ghost tours! Historical AND scary.
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Michael JMarch 28, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Want to Ghost Hunt? Public Overnight Paranormal Investigations occur the last Saturday of the month for 2012 Season! missouripentours.com
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