Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri State Penitentiary Tours

At one time it was the largest prison in the U.S. Visitors are required to wear hard hats, and get to see the prison dungeon and gas chamber.
Address:
701 E. Capitol St., Jefferson City, MO
Directions:
US Hwy 54 into the city. Turn east onto US Hwy 50/63 (Rex Whitton Expy) for five blocks, then turn left (north) onto Monroe St. Drive five blocks, turn right onto Capitol Ave., then drive four blocks to the prison.
Hours:
Sa only; by appt. (Call to verify)
Phone:
866-998-6998
RA Rates:
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Prison closing may spawn museum and death chamber tour

In Jefferson City, Missouri, the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment Commission is crafting grand plans for the 47-acre penal facility, once the largest in the U.S. The proposal includes transforming one of the old buildings -- the prison first opened in 1836 -- into a historical prison museum, and conducting tours of cells, the convict shoe factory, and Missouri's gas chamber.... [12/20/2003] Complete News Story

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