McNeil Island Corrections Center, Federal penitentiary on McNeil Island, Washington
The corrections center spans across multiple facilities on an isolated island in Puget Sound, accessible only by authorized ferry services.
The prison began operations in 1875 as a territorial jail, preceding Washington's statehood, and functioned as a federal penitentiary for over a century.
Staff members formed a complete community on the island, with 52 families residing there and maintaining their own social infrastructure.
Inmates from Cedar Creek Corrections Center travel by ferry to maintain marine operations, landscaping, and general maintenance of the island facilities.
The facility held notable inmates including Charles Manson, Alvin Karpis, and Robert Stroud before its closure as the last island-based prison in 2011.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1875
Architects: William E. Boone
GPS coordinates: 47.21500,-122.68806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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