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Old New-Gate
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Originally founded as a copper mine in the
early 1700's.
NewGate was first used as a prison to house
Tories and Loyalists
during the Revolutionary War. It
was the first State Prison in America.
The Prison also held Confederate prisoners
during the Civil War.
In 1976 New-Gate Prison was declared a
National Historic
Landmark. Old New-Gate Prison is one
of the leading tourist attractions in Connecticut. |
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Directions: Take exit 40 off I-91, heading
West on Rt. 20. Proceed for approx. 8 miles until you come to the
intersection of Rt. 187 & 20. Continue up the hill, take a right at the
signal light. Head North on Newgate Road for 2.3 miles, Olde New-Gate
Prison is on the left. |
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