Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center

Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center is a historic juvenile facility in Concord, North Carolina, with five main buildings featuring Colonial Revival architecture and educational spaces for rehabilitation programs. The grounds include clearly defined areas for different training activities and residential support.

The facility was established in 1907 and opened in 1909 as North Carolina's first juvenile detention center, separating young offenders from adults. This separation marked an important shift in how the state approached youth crime.

The center provided education and trade training in shoemaking, textiles, and farming as part of youth development programs. These hands-on skills became central to how the facility approached rehabilitation and learning.

The property operates on a focused area with rehabilitation programs for youth facing more serious charges. Visitors should know this is an active facility with limited public access to most areas.

In 1992, the facility launched a Pet Therapy Program allowing residents to care for dogs and support animal adoptions. This approach showed an innovative method for rehabilitation through human connection.

Location: North Carolina

GPS coordinates: 35.36417,-80.59833

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22