Mount Meigs Campus, Youth rehabilitation center in Montgomery County, Alabama
Mount Meigs Campus is a rehabilitation facility for young people located near Montgomery on roughly 780 acres of land. The grounds contain administrative buildings, dormitories, and educational spaces designed to serve various rehabilitation and training programs.
The facility was founded in 1911 as a reform school and received its name in response to concerns about how young offenders were treated in Alabama. Over the course of many decades, it developed into a comprehensive institution offering expanded educational and support services.
Baseball player Satchel Paige spent five years at Mount Meigs Campus from 1918 to 1923 during his early life before his professional career.
Visitors should be aware that the grounds have limited public access and are primarily available to residents and staff members. Its location near Interstate 85 makes it easy to reach, but advance permission is required.
A specialized unit for female residents was established in 2015 and named after an earlier advocate for the facility. This addition reflects how the institution has adapted to serve evolving needs.
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