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Franklin County Historic Jail, Iowa

Built in 1880, the facility served as the county jail in Hampton, Iowa until 1988. We offer a unique jail roleplay experience where people can experience being a jail inmate. The facility is also available for overnight ghost tours, family and group events.

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

Guests can voluntarily become an inmate in an immersive and realistic jail role playing experience. This is very popular and fills up fast. Book early.

Jail Roleplay

Solitary Confinement Experience

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

You will be alone in a cell in an empty, quiet jail, with only the basic necessities. This is not for the faint of heart. Meditate and deal with your own mind.

Solitary Experience

Spend one night in jail

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

Spend one night in jail

Experience the cells overnight.

Learn about the History. We will tell you stories about the hauntings. Breakfast served in the morning on a metal tray. 

One Night in Jail

Group Rentals

Roleplay as an inmate for a few days

Spend one night in jail

Family events

Ghost hunters

Roleplaying groups

Film Shoots

Training Exercises

Group Rental

AirBnB

Historical Information and tours

Historical Information and tours

The jail is listed for rental through AirBnB.  Check with us first before you book your stay to make sure that we are not double booked.


AirBnB

Historical Information and tours

Historical Information and tours

Historical Information and tours

The Franklin County Historic Jail and Sheriff's house in Hampton, Iowa, was built in 1880 and served as the jail until 1988. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark. 

Jail History

Hampton Iowa Information

Historical Information and tours

Training for Jail Roleplay Staff

Hampton, Iowa is a small town of only 4,400 people. This page will give you some information about lodging, restraunts, and points of interest in the area.


Hampton IA

Training for Jail Roleplay Staff

Historical Information and tours

Training for Jail Roleplay Staff

We have an awesome volunteer staff who helps with the jail roleplaying events. This section has information to help train the guards procedures and techniques. 

Guards Training

Donations are Welcome

 Keeping the grounds and building well maintained is expensive. We appreciate your help. You can Donate through PayPal to HamptonIowaJail@gmail.com

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