Posted in Colorado September 24, 2016 by

A Terrifying Tour Of This Haunted Prison In Colorado Is Not For The Weak

Have you ever driven past a maximum security prison and thought, “Hmm… I would really like to go in and tour those facilities.” No? Me neither… In fact, like many, I have never had a real desire to visit any prison. However, when it comes to this allegedly haunted (former) women’s correctional facility, I may just make an exception. Here is why:

Located in Canon City, the Museum of Colorado Prisons (or Colorado Prison Museum) is housed in a former women's prison building, which was originally constructed in 1935.
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(See this daunting looking structure? It is the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, which is adjacent to the museum. This building is still very much in use, so do NOT get the two confused.)
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After sitting vacant for several years, residents of Fremont County pushed to make the former women's prison a museum, proving itself to be an interesting new concept at the time.
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The Colorado State Legislature approved the request in 1986 and the museum opened in 1988.
Since opening its doors to the public, the museum has welcomed more than 200,000 visitors from all over the U.S. and the world.
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The Museum of Colorado Prisons is home to over 140 years worth of state penitentiary history and includes such fascinating exhibits as an inmate art wall...
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...former gas chamber...
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...and even a section about Colorado's most notorious inmates.
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Pictured is Pearl O’ Loughlin, a former inmate of the Canon City Women’s Correctional Facility.

Now that you know a little more about the history of the museum, you may be wondering what makes it so haunted. According to numerous reports, the premises are plagued with the lingering spirits of those who resided in the women’s prison. When you visit the museum, keep your eyes, ears, and nose peeled for the common sight of orbs, sound of unexplained coughing and screams, and scent of fresh tobacco (when no one is around).

For an even more in-depth look at these alleged hauntings, check out this chilling video of a ghost hunt conducted at the Museum of Colorado Prisons:

What do you think: Is the museum indeed haunted or is it all just a tall tale?

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