Did you know that there’s an 1840s dungeon hiding in Ohio? Most people don’t. The Sandusky County Courthouse is home to a rare piece of history you can explore today. The Historic Jail and Dungeon Tours are offered on select dates throughout the year for a small fee. You’ll leave with some fascinating stories about Sandusky County and Ohio history. Ohio explorers and history buffs alike will appreciate this adventure.
Here’s why these one-of-a-kind tours are bucket list worthy:
Few people know that there’s an 1840s dungeon hiding beneath the Sandusky County Courthouse. The Historic Jail Tours offer the perfect opportunity to explore this rare piece of history.
Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Facebook Address: 22 Croghan Street, Fremont, OH, 43420
For just $5, you can explore the 1892 jail, 1840s dungeon and the Gallows Exhibition Hall. The stories along this guided tour will fascinate you.
Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Facebook You’ll get to hear about the jail’s ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes and even observe the gallows that were used for the last hanging in Sandusky County.
Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and are kid-friendly. You can take a tour at 5:30 p.m. or 6 :30 p.m. on September 19 and October 24.
Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Facebook Tickets can be purchased at the Sandusky County Convention and Visitors Bureau or at the door.
This is truly a rare Ohio adventure. For more information about these one-of-a-kind tours, click here.
Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Facebook And if you’re brave enough, be sure to ask about the $25 Dungeon Descent Tours, a nighttime adventure that includes a paranormal investigation. Follow the Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau on Facebook here.
Have you ever explored the historic jail or dungeon at the Sandusky County Courthouse? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Facebook
Address: 22 Croghan Street, Fremont, OH, 43420
You’ll get to hear about the jail’s ties to President Rutherford B. Hayes and even observe the gallows that were used for the last hanging in Sandusky County.
Tickets can be purchased at the Sandusky County Convention and Visitors Bureau or at the door.
And if you’re brave enough, be sure to ask about the $25 Dungeon Descent Tours, a nighttime adventure that includes a paranormal investigation. Follow the Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau on Facebook here.
For more jail-themed adventures in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Jail In Ohio Is Actually A Restaurant And You Need To Visit.
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