Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine

  • Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, 115 Newgate Road, East Granby, CT 06026

Phone:

+1-860-844-0262, +1-860-653-3563

Website:

www.chc.state.ct.us

overview: Originally founded as a copper mine in the early 1700' s. Newgate was first used as a prison to house Tories and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War. It was the first State Prison in America. The Prison also held ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Was, and I mean WAS, a nice way to spend a couple of hours at this former prison. Budget cuts--it's been closed ... more on TripAdvisor

The sign on I-91 says it's closed a lot of the time. Go when its really hot out, cause it's cold and dank and full of ... more on TripAdvisor

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