Old Stone Jail

Like most buildings of its kind, the Old Stone Jail in Ebensburg is foreboding. The section completed in 1872 is a boxy stone Gothic Revival fortress with cell blocks at the rear and a central tower on the facade. Edward Haviland, son of famous prison architect John Haviland, designed it with massing similar to that of his Blair County Prison, but with more powerful rectilinear projections on the facade. In 1910, a long brick cell block was added to the west. The addition's resemblance to a large, barred barracks only increases the dreary mood of the building.

[Source: Buildings of Pennsylvania]

Upcoming Events

New Events Coming... Events and Attractions are continuously being planned for the summer, fall, and winter seasons. Check out the Events page for the upcoming schedule.

Tabitha Rossman Photo Shoot (September 14, 2025)

PotatoFest (September 27, 2025)

The Old Stone Jail will be conducting tours during PotatoFest starting at 10 AM. Last tour begins at 5 PM.

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Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations (October 4, 2025)

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Warrants have been issued. No bail is set…..
It’s time to get locked down!
The large “Castle-Like” stone jail with its 15 x 8 jails cells & iron bar doors will make it hard for your escape. Unless, you are known as “Old Smitty” who vanished before execution. Now, some say he was murdered at the jail and still remains there. Are you brave enough to step inside this 1870’s jail to experience the dark past, intense emotions and trauma associated with these past events and the lingering energies that still haunt the jail cells!
Join Whispering Souls Paranormal Investigations on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Old Stone Jail in Ebensburg, PA!

Trick-or-Treat and Monster Mash (October 26, 2025)