State Park · Wyoming, United States
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site is a state park in Wyoming, United States.
State Park · Wyoming, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.3125° N, 105.6090° W |
| Managed by | Wyoming state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
The Wyoming Territorial Prison is a former federal government prison near Laramie, Wyoming. Built in 1872, it is one of the oldest buildings in Wyoming. It operated as a federal penitentiary from 1872 to 1890, and as a state prison from 1890 to 1901. It was then transferred to the University of Wyoming and was used as an agricultural experiment station until 1989. In 1991, the facility was opened to the public, and in 2004, it was designated as Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Laramie, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Laramie |
Airports near this park
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- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 111.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site?
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site is in Wyoming, United States (41.3125° N, 105.6090° W).
How do I get to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Laramie, Wyoming. near Laramie.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wyoming_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Wyoming state parks — park name.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming_Territorial_Prison_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).