YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC PARK

YUMA, AZ

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located in Yuma, Arizona. It is a former prison that is now a museum and tourist attraction. The park is on the site of the first territorial prison in Arizona, which was in operation from 1876 to 1909. The prison housed 3,069 prisoners during its 33 years of operation, including 29 women.

The prison was built with locally quarried limestone and had a capacity of 150 inmates. It was surrounded by a 30-foot-high wall with guard towers and a watchtower. Inside the prison, there were eight cell blocks, a kitchen, a bakery, a hospital, and a recreation yard.

Visitors to the park can explore the grounds and buildings, including the cell blocks, guardhouse, and watchtower. There are also exhibits and artifacts on display, including the original gallows and a small museum. The park also offers educational programs and guided tours.

The park is open year-round and admission is free. It is a popular destination for school field trips, history buffs, and tourists. The park is also a popular spot for photography, as the historic buildings and grounds make for a unique backdrop.

YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC PARK is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in YUMA AZ. US MID #8400400004

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC PARK

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