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History Walk Marker in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida
Convict cages housed prisoners at night in a well ventilated, safe, and comfortable camp. The portable jails pulled by mules moved workers from one road work site to another.
The interior included bunks, heater, vent flu, and a toilet.
Other options for housing convicts working on the “chain gangs” was the use of rail cars, and tool sheds near the job sites.
