Old Gaol House

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The only fully restored historical structure in town is the sturdy Old Gaol House, made of cut stone, on Gaol Alley. It predates the 1692 earthquake, when it served as a women’s jail, and has since survived a host of disasters, including 14 hurricanes and two major fires.

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