Old Paulding Jail Paranormal Investigation

Join P3 for a highly requested return to the Old Paulding Jail, a historic site filled with hidden cells, dark history, and restless spirits. Don’t miss your chance to experience firsthand the paranormal energy that keeps bringing her back to this legendary location.
Enjoy a full overnight inside one of Ohio’s most talked-about haunted locations!
We have the entire building — beds for overnight stays, functioning restrooms, kitchen access, coffee maker, and all the space to explore and investigate.
Overnight Event Details
What’s included:
Full access to the entire building

Overnight sleeping arrangements (bring a sleeping bag/pad if you like)

Kitchen access & coffee maker (coffee provided)

Working restrooms

Snacks provided

Opportunity to conduct your own investigations

Organized group investigation sessions and independent investigation time

Guided tour of the building with historical background

Time to explore tunnels, hidden areas, and cell blocks

Event logistics organized by P3 Paranormal
Ages 14+ (Under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian)
Please note: this location is not handicap accessible
History of the Old Paulding Jail
The Old Paulding County Jail was commissioned in 1874 and completed in 1876 after a slow construction due to transportation difficulties. It cost about $25,000 and was considered one of the most secure jails of its time.
Built of limestone, brick, and heavy stone trim, it served both as a jail and the sheriff’s residence — with sheriffs and their families living on site until 1977.
The jail continued to operate until 2006 and was later used for county storage. It was slated for demolition in 2013 but was saved by local interest and purchased for restoration and paranormal research.
During restoration, workers uncovered hidden tunnels and dungeon-style cells behind bricked-over walls in the basement — sparking even more interest and mystery.