Is Old State Penitentiary really haunted?

Visitors rate Old State Penitentiary at 69.2 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.

Where is Old State Penitentiary located?

The address is 701-705 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA. GPS coordinates: 30.4505333, -91.1833844.

What kind of haunted place is Old State Penitentiary?

Old State Penitentiary is listed under Historical Buildings in our Louisiana section.

What is the nearest town to Old State Penitentiary?

Port Allen, LA is the closest town, about 1.6 miles away, with Baton Rouge (1.7 mi.) and Merrydale (5.7 mi.) also nearby.

Old State Penitentiary - Baton Rouge, LA

Because if you were an inmate, wouldn't you want to stay in prison for all eternity? Ghostly footsteps, electrical issues and other ghostly happenings are reported to occur here.

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Geographic Information

Address

701-705 Laurel St.
Baton Rouge, LA
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GPS

30.4505333, -91.1833844

Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Nearest Towns

Port Allen, LA (1.6 mi.)
Baton Rouge, LA (1.7 mi.)
Merrydale, LA (5.7 mi.)
Brusly, LA (5.7 mi.)
Westminster, LA (6.2 mi.)
Inniswold, LA (6.7 mi.)
Brownsfield, LA (7.6 mi.)
Gardere, LA (7.7 mi.)
Greenwood, LA (8.0 mi.)
Addis, LA (8.3 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Old State Penitentiary really haunted?: Visitors rate Old State Penitentiary at 69.2 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale.
Where is Old State Penitentiary located?: The address is 701-705 Laurel St., Baton Rouge, LA. GPS coordinates: 30.4505333, -91.1833844.
What kind of haunted place is Old State Penitentiary?: Old State Penitentiary is listed under Historical Buildings in our Louisiana section.
What is the nearest town to Old State Penitentiary?: Port Allen, LA is the closest town, about 1.6 miles away, with Baton Rouge (1.7 mi.) and Merrydale (5.7 mi.) also nearby.

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