Old Cooper County Jail and Hanging Barn
Boonville, Missouri, United States
Prison · local-legend
The Story
A young prisoner's apparition reportedly appears and pounds on the old cell doors. HauntedPlaces.org also records shadowy figures at the jail complex. The jail and hanging barn are treated as one site, avoiding a second count for a structure within the same attraction. Historical explanations and identities are folklore unless independently sourced.
The Hauntings
A young prisoner's apparition reportedly appears and pounds on the old cell doors. HauntedPlaces.org also records shadowy figures at the jail complex. The jail and hanging barn are treated as one site, avoiding a second count for a structure within the same attraction. Historical explanations and identities are folklore unless independently sourced.
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Current access has not been independently verified. A haunting listing does not authorize entry, after-hours visits, or an investigation. Current access is unconfirmed.