New Jersey State Prison

New Jersey State Prison is a maximum security facility in Trenton housing male inmates requiring the highest level of confinement and control. The complex consists of multiple interconnected buildings arranged according to a cell-block system design.

The facility was established in 1836 with later additions incorporating buildings from various construction periods, including a structure from 1798. It reflects the reformed cell system that influenced early American penitentiary design.

The prison system implements rehabilitation programs that focus on education, social work, and preparation for inmates' return to society after completing their sentences.

Visits are highly restricted and must be arranged well in advance with official approval. Guests must follow strict security procedures including identification verification and strict limits on items allowed inside.

One of the oldest still-operating correctional buildings in the United States dates to 1798 and originally served as staff housing and administrative offices. This building demonstrates how early American prison architecture functioned.

Location: New Jersey

Architects: John Haviland

Website: http://nj.gov/corrections/pages

GPS coordinates: 40.20690,-74.75670

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:22