Huron County. Municipal Office

Site: Huron Historic Gaol

Record #: GBA1791
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2024

Description

Description (Service)
Unique, octagonal building that served as a county jail from 1841 until 1972 and is now a national historic site. Originally housed county courts and council chambers. Special events, school programs and summer day camps, call for details

Service Details

Public Comments Gaol pronounced Jail
Hours May-Sep: Mon-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-4:30 pm.
Sep-Oct: Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1 pm-4:30 pm
Nov-Apr CLOSED.
Dates

May-Oct

Areas Served Huron County ; Huron County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Drop-in
Languages English
Fees Admission ; See huroncountymuseum.ca ; Huron County Library Card holders receive free regular admission.

Address and Location

Located In Community Goderich
Address & Map
181 Victoria St N
Goderich, ON
Canada N7A 2S9
 
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Intersection Victoria St N (Hwy 21) and Gloucester Terrace
Physical Access Partially Accessible - partial accessibility to first floor

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-524-6971, Huron County Museum Office 519-524-2686
E-Mail museum@huroncounty.ca
Website https://www.huroncountymuseum.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huroncountymuseum
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/hcmuseum
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvY0gVBNXR5dQrciO2CYew
Primary Contact Jeremy Allin, Visitor Services Coordinator; Phone: 519-524-2686 Ext 2204; Email: jallin@huroncounty.ca
Alternate Contact Beth Rumble, Director of Cultural Services; Phone: 519-524-2686 Ext 2208; Email: brumble@huroncounty.ca
Mailing Address 110 North St 
Goderich, ON 
Canada N7A 2T8

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