Oklahoma State Penitentiary, Maximum security prison in McAlester, United States
Description
The Oklahoma State Penitentiary is a maximum security prison in McAlester that houses inmates in several distinct facilities across its grounds. The complex contains residential blocks, administrative buildings, and support services to manage its daily operations and prisoner care.
History
The prison was established in 1908 after Oklahoma prisoners were transferred back from Kansas due to mistreatment concerns. The facility expanded over the following decades to become a major state correctional institution.
Culture
From 1940 to 2009, the prison organized an annual inmate rodeo that attracted large audiences and provided recreational opportunities for prisoners.
Practical
Visitors must submit a request form and provide valid photo identification in advance of their visit. Approved visits follow strict security procedures at the entrance, and all guests must comply with facility rules during their time on the grounds.
Did you know?
The former Warden's House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now serves as a documentation center. This historic structure preserves information about the facility's long operational history.
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