Pennsylvania’s Sixth Most Haunted Place
Step Lightly or Rouse the Resident Ghost
The original jailhouse in McKean County was renovated in 2003 as the Old Jail Museum to showcase the history of McKean County. It is ranked by Pursuits Magazine as Pennsylvania’s sixth most haunted place.
Visit the dungeon, explore the displays, shop the general store, or spend time doing genealogical research in the record room. Special events held throughout the year — call for event schedule.
Groups welcome with prior arrangement. Schedule an educational session in the lecture room. Dick Robertson, our resident expert on railroads, will delight your group with stories of the early pioneer days in McKean County when timber, oil, and railroading were king!
Step lightly — a resident ghost is said to haunt the downstairs dungeon of the Old Jail Museum.
Museum Hours
April, May, Sept. & Oct. Tues & Thurs. 1-4 p.m.
June, July, Aug. Mon thru Fri. 1-4 p.m.
Admission
General $4.00
Members, Sr. Citizens, Children 6-12 ~ $2.00
Children 5 and Under Free
Group Tours
Available by calling 814-887-5142 from April to October
McKean County’s Historic Society
Located at the Old Jail Museum
500 King Street
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5142
