One of the oldest and most perfectly preserved jails in Virginia, the Old Jail Museum is comprised of two historic buildings built in 1803 and 1823. It houses Civil War, Revolutionary era, Indian artifacts and Colonel John S. Mosby exhibits. The front portion of the jail contained four cells, each of which was approved to house 40 prisoners. In 1823, a new stone jail complete with hanging / exercise yard, was built to the rear of the older structure and the 1808 jail converted to a house for the jailor. It was operated as a jail until 1966. (Photos by Reggie Hall - Hallr@aol.com)

For more information on the Old Jail Museum go here: http://www.fauquierhistory.com/index.cfm?pagesID=9