Missouri State Penitentiary
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The Missouri State Penitentiary, once known as "the bloodiest 47 acres in America," was the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi River until its decommissioning in 2004. It now functions as a museum offering historical and paranormal tours.

šŸ“œ Historic prison, museum, and paranormal investigation site.
šŸ” Oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi, closed 2004. Once called "the bloodiest 47 acres in America" by Time Magazine.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Experience ghost tours and paranormal investigations
šŸ“š Learn about its grim history and infamous inmates like Sonny Liston and James Earl Ray
šŸ›ļø Explore a significant historical landmark, including original housing units and the gas chamber

Why Avoid

šŸ”ž Some tours have age restrictions (5 and under, 13 and under)

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Tour season is March - November
šŸ“ Museum at 700 E. Capitol Avenue, tours start at 115 Lafayette Street

Cost

šŸ’° History Tour $30, Ghost Tour $40. Museum $2 or free with tour.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tours March-November. Museum Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm.

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