In this episode of Pink Collar Paranormies, we step inside one of New Jersey’s most fascinating and unsettling historic landmarks—the Burlington County Prison Museum in Mount Holly.

Built in 1811 and designed by renowned architect Robert Mills, who would later design the Washington Monument, the prison operated continuously until 1965, making it the oldest continually operating prison in the United States at the time of its closure.  

Join us as we explore:

• The history behind this groundbreaking prison design

• Harsh inmate conditions and overcrowding throughout the years

• The women’s ward and daily life behind bars

• Executions, notorious crimes, and stories of those who never left

• The murder of Warden Joel Clough and the legends that surround his spirit

• Graffiti left behind by inmates that still covers the walls today

• Paranormal reports including shadow figures, footsteps, voices, and unexplained experiences reported by visitors and investigators

We also share our own impressions from visiting this incredible location and discuss why Burlington County Prison remains one of New Jersey’s most talked-about haunted sites.

History, tragedy, and mystery all collide inside these stone walls.

Have you ever visited Burlington County Prison? Tell us about your experience.

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Content Warning:

This episode contains discussions of murder, executions, incarceration, violence, death, historical mistreatment, and paranormal themes. Listener discretion is advised.

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Sources

Historical Sources

• Burlington County Prison Museum

    https://www.prisonmuseum.net

• Burlington County Prison Museum History

    https://www.prisonmuseum.net/history

• Burlington County, NJ – Prison Museum

    https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/956/Prison-Museum

• New Jersey Historic Trust – Burlington County Prison

    https://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/funded/sitedetails/BurlingtonCountyPrison.shtml

• Journey Through Jersey – Burlington County Prison Museum

    https://www.journeythroughjersey.com/sites/burlington-county-prison-museum/