Old Wilkes Jail Museum
Location & Map
Address Details
- Full Address
- Old Wilkes Jail Museum, Wilkesboro, NC
- City
- Wilkesboro
- State / Province
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 36.14062, -81.14877
Contact & Links
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The Haunting
Old Wilkes Jail Museum is a reportedly haunted prison or jail in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Local lore keeps the haunting attached to the site even when the details shift from one retelling to the next.
Reported account from HauntTracker: The Old Wilkes Jail Museum is seeped with interesting history. Tom Dula (better known as Tom Dooley in the south) was kept here when accused of murdering Laura Foster. The building is located just a few feet from the Robert Cleveland Log Home.
The old jail is said to be haunted by many spirits. The sounds of fighting can be heard in the men's quarters, a portrait is said to "wink" at young school age girls, and other odd things are said to happen. Paranormal investigation teams have investigated the jail and have found evidence of hauntings.
If visiting, treat it as an active public or historic place and follow posted rules.
Activity Details
Activity Level
Reported Activity
What People Are Saying
Summary of visitor and community commentary
HauntTracker's public listing describes: The Old Wilkes Jail Museum is seeped with interesting history. Tom Dula (better known as Tom Dooley in the south) was kept here when accused of murdering Laura Foster. The building is located just a few feet from the Robert Cleveland Log Home.
The old jail is said to be haunted by many spirits. The sounds of fighting can be heard in the men's quarters, a portrait is said to "wink" at young school age girls, and other odd things are said to happen. Paranormal investigation teams have investigated the jail and have found evidence of hauntings.