Missouri State Penitentiary

The old Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City MO has been closed for a few years and is partially torn down. A new Federal Building is built on part of the grounds. The prison was used from 1836 to 2004. It housed some infamous prisoners and had a population as high as 5000 inmates. It was called the Bloodiest 47 acres in America. It was built in 1836 and the largest prison in the United States at one time predating Alcatraz. Tours are available of what remains . We have been twice and find them very interesting. The Ghost our is guaranteed to send a chill up your spine! There are also Photography Tours that can be set up where they let you set up your lighting for professional grade work. http:--www.missouripentours.com-tours.php

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