Is The 1874 Jailhouse B&B Haunted in Old Washington, Arkansas?

This is the time of the year when many folks are looking for the thrill or chill of staying in a haunted hotel. If you live in Texarkana you won't have to travel far to experience a bone-chilling night at a historic Bed and Breakfast in Old Washington, Arkansas.

1874 Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast

If anyone has ever visited Washinton State Park chances are you have probably noticed the 1874 Jailhouse Bed and Breakfast Inn tucked away behind a shrove of trees with the backdrop of the wooded area.

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Many folks who have stayed there didn't experience anything at all while others say, It's definitely haunted.

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Eerie Past

According to the Facebook page Fun in Arkansas, the 1874 Jailhouse has a somewhat eerie past, a book, "Ghostly Tales" was written in 2007 by author Joan Upton Hall and one of the tales is that of a prisoner named Isacc Newton Evans that supposedly killed himself in the jail in 1922, and he still roams the jail today. People who have stayed at the inn have reported hearing strange noises that can't be explained.

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In 1918, a new two-story jail replaced the old jail and was able to accommodate up to 17 prisoners when the jail was closed it was eventually converted into a bed-and-breakfast inn years later and still resides today.

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While the 1874 Jailhouse may not be housing prisoners anymore it is housing guests to stay in this historical community in Southwest Arkansas.

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Each room has been tastefully decorated with period antiques that take you back in time, a private bath, ceiling fans, satellite, and Wi-Fi which brings you back to the present.

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The Jailhouse Inn has eight rooms with three cozy sitting rooms and two porches with rockers and a porch swing. What makes it eerie is that the concrete pillars in the dining area and two of the private rooms on the second floor have names etched on them from the convicts who were jailed there. Grafitti from the original jail can still be seen in the dining room area.

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So, if you are looking for a unique place to stay with a bit of a haunting past you might consider staying at this wonderful B&B, if you dare.

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Staying here is moderately priced starting at $125 per night with a full breakfast and coffee included in your stay.

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Historic Washington State Park Arkansas is a 45-minute drive from Texarkana and is home to the popular Jonquil Festival in the spring. James Black, a local blacksmith, forged the legendary Bowie knife that was used in the Battle of the Alamo in Texas. From 1863 to 1865, Old Washington served as the Confederate capital of Arkansas.

While you are there make sure you visit all the other beautiful historical buildings and homes in the area, it's like going back in time in this charming town.

For more information please visit the Washington State Park website.

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