Oklahoma State Penitentiary, Maximum security prison in McAlester, United States
The Oklahoma State Penitentiary spans across 1,556 acres and contains facilities to house 764 inmates under maximum and medium security classifications.
The facility opened in 1908 with 50 inmates after Oklahoma territory prisoners were transferred back from Kansas State Penitentiary following mistreatment complaints.
From 1940 to 2009, the prison organized an annual inmate rodeo that attracted large audiences and provided recreational opportunities for prisoners.
Visitors must complete a request form, submit valid photo identification, and follow specific security protocols before gaining approval for scheduled prison visits.
The prison's former Warden's House holds recognition in the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a historical documentation center.
Location: Oklahoma
Inception: 20 century
Official opening: 1908
Website: https://oklahoma.gov/doc/facilities.html
Website: https://oklahoma.gov/doc/facilities.html
GPS coordinates: 34.95440,-95.78310
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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