About this property
The Wetumpka State Penitentiary (WSP), originally known as the Alabama State Penitentiary, was the first state prison established in Alabama, United States. Built on the east bank of the Coosa River in Wetumpka, it was nicknamed the "Walls of Alabama" or "Walls". For much of its operation, the prison housed both men and women, kept in separate sections of the prison.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000342. It was listed on May 7, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alabama State Penitentiary listed on the National Register?
Alabama State Penitentiary was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Alabama State Penitentiary?
Alabama State Penitentiary is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alabama State Penitentiary?
The period of significance for Alabama State Penitentiary is recorded as the industrial era.
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