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US Oldest Jail - Ash Street Jail

Officer Michael Bala locks down the inmates serving time. The Bristol County Jail and House of Correction on Ash St. in New Bedford, MA was built in 1829 and is the oldest operating jail in the country. Almost all of the inmates at the jail are awaiting trial date. Eighteen of the inmates have been sentenced and are active in the maintenance of the facility.

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Officer Michael Bala locks down the inmates serving time. The Bristol County Jail and House of Correction on Ash St. in New Bedford, MA was built in 1829 and is the oldest operating jail in the country. Almost all of the inmates at the jail are awaiting trial date. Eighteen of the inmates have been sentenced and are active in the maintenance of the facility.