1) Kingston Penitentiary (Max.)
Opened in 1835 as the "Provincial Penitentiary of the Province of Upper Canada".
When did Kingston Penitentiary close?
Kingston Penitentiary has been closed since 2013. Over the past number of years, it has been a popular tourist attraction for those curious to see the inside Canada's oldest prison.
What is the oldest penitentiary in the United States?
New Jersey State Prison
While the New Jersey State Prison was not the first prison in the United States, it is the only one still around from the 18th century, making it the oldest prison in America.
