Cummins Unit, Maximum security prison in Lincoln County, Arkansas.
The Cummins Unit extends across 16,500 acres of land along U.S. Route 65, incorporating multiple housing facilities and agricultural operations within its boundaries.
Founded in 1902 on former cotton plantations, the prison initially operated under a trusty system where selected inmates maintained order over the general prison population.
The 1969 performance by Johnny Cash at Cummins Unit led to the construction of a chapel, marking a shift toward rehabilitation programs within the facility.
The prison maintains strict visitation schedules and identification requirements, with visitors needing to arrive 28 miles south of Pine Bluff via U.S. Route 65.
Cummins Unit operates one of Arkansas's largest prison farming operations, using inmate labor to manage livestock and cultivate crops across thousands of acres.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1902
GPS coordinates: 34.05140,-91.58390
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07
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