Old York Gaol
Old York Gaol | |
| Location | York, Maine |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°08′38″N 70°39′06″W / 43.14375°N 70.65165°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1719 |
| Architectural style | American Colonial |
| Part of | York Historic District (ID73000249) |
| NRHP reference No. | 68000016 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 24, 1968 |
| Designated NHL | November 24, 1968 |
| Designated CP | July 16, 1973 |
The Old York Gaol is a former colonial prison at Lindsay Road and Main Street (United States Route 1A) in York, Maine. Its oldest portion dating to about 1720, it is one of the oldest prison buildings in the United States, and one of the oldest public buildings in the state of Maine. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. It is owned by the Museums of Old York and is open for tours between May and October.