Folsom State Prison, Maximum security prison in Represa, California, US.
The granite stone facility contains five housing units within a secure perimeter, including both historical structures and modern buildings spread across the compound.
Construction of Folsom State Prison started in 1878, and the facility received its first inmates in 1880, becoming the second-oldest prison in California.
Johnny Cash performed two concerts at the prison on January 13, 1968, which were recorded and released as the album At Folsom Prison.
The prison operates educational programs through Greystone Adult School, providing inmates with academic courses and vocational training in welding, auto mechanics, and electronics.
Inmate workers constructed the first dam and power plant on the American River, generating hydroelectric power for the prison and surrounding area.
Location: California
Official opening: 1880
Capacity: 2469
Website: http://cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/FSP.html
GPS coordinates: 38.69500,-121.16250
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:17
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