United States Penitentiary, Allenwood

The United States Penitentiary, Allenwood is a federal prison in Allenwood, Pennsylvania. The complex contains housing units, administrative buildings, and support facilities surrounded by security fencing.

The federal prison opened in 1993 to address growing incarceration needs across Pennsylvania. It forms part of a broader network of correctional institutions established during that decade.

The facility implements rehabilitation programs including vocational training, educational courses, and work assignments to prepare inmates for their return to society.

Visits require advance scheduling and valid identification at entry. Visitor rules include clothing restrictions that should be checked before arriving.

The complex holds sections with different security levels, separated according to inmate behavior. This arrangement allows for graduated housing within the same facility.

Location: Pennsylvania

Location: Union County

Inception: 1993

Official opening: 1993

Part of: Federal Correctional Complex, Allenwood

Website: https://bop.gov/locations/institutions/alp

GPS coordinates: 41.13100,-76.92700

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44