Southern Ohio Correctional Facility

Southern Ohio Correctional Facility is a prison for adult male inmates in Lucasville, Ohio. The site holds separate units with different security levels and housing arrangements for those serving sentences.

The prison began operations in 1972 to address the growing need for state correctional facilities in Ohio. A major riot in 1993 led to changes in security protocols and staff management.

The prison implements educational programs and vocational training sessions to prepare inmates for their return to society after completing their sentences.

Visits are allowed only on weekends with prior approval required. Visitors must bring valid identification and pass through security screening upon arrival.

The prison was the site of one of the longest prison riots in United States history, lasting eleven days. Few visible traces today remind visitors of these events.

Location: Scioto County

Inception: 1972

Website: http://drc.ohio.gov/socf

GPS coordinates: 38.87452,-82.97005

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:40