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Alabama State Penitentiary

Wetumpka, Alabama • Elmore County

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About This Property

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The Alabama State Penitentiary, located in Wetumpka, Alabama, encompasses a complex of institutional buildings that served as the state's primary correctional facility for decades. Its architecture reflects evolving penal design principles throughout its operational history.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
3
Listed Date
5/8/1973
Other Names
Wetumpka Women's Prison;The Walls

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Social History
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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