About this property
The Wyoming State Penitentiary is an American historic and current prison in Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming, which has operated from 1901. It moved within Rawlins to a new location in 1981. In 2018, it is a Wyoming Department of Corrections state maximum-security prison for men. Wyoming State Penitentiary is also the location of Wyoming's death row for men and execution chamber, which is located in the prison's parole board meeting room. No death sentences have been carried out in Wyoming since the 1992 execution of convicted murderer Mark Hopkinson, and, as of 2025, there are no inmates on death row.
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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 83003360. It was listed on May 25, 1983.
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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 Wyoming State Penitentiary District listed on the National Register?
Wyoming State Penitentiary District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Wyoming State Penitentiary District?
Wyoming State Penitentiary District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wyoming State Penitentiary District?
The period of significance for Wyoming State Penitentiary District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Wyoming State Penitentiary District?
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