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From territorial days to early statehood the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site tells the story of Wyoming’s past. Visit these exhibits to learn about infamous outlaws, prison reform, and the agricultural history of Wyoming.
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.
Oct 24, 2023 · Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. 975 Snowy Range Road. Laramie, WY 82070. Phone: 307-745-3733. Website: www.wyomingterritorialprison.com. Located 45 miles west of Cheyenne just off I-80 at exit 311. Admission: $9.00 – Adult. $4.50 – youth ages 12-17. Free – children ages 11 and younger. Hours: May 1 – September 30.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wyoming Territorial Prison opened as a U.S. Penitentiary in 1872 and later became Wyoming’s first State Penitentiary. Now a museum, visitors walk through the building to discover the stories behind the prison walls.
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.
From territorial days to early statehood the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site tells the story of Wyoming’s past. Visit these exhibits to learn about infamous outlaws, prison reform, and the agricultural history of Wyoming.
Listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Wyoming Territorial Prison is an imposing stone structure built in 1872 and restored in 1990. Visitors usually take a self-guided tour of the prison grounds, but during the summer season a limited number of drop-in, guided tours are available.
Listed on the National Register, the Wyoming Territorial Prison was a U.S. Penitentiary in 1872 and later Wyoming’s first State Penitentiary. For 30 years it held violent and desperate outlaws. Now a museum, visitors learn of punishment and rehabilitation, as well as discover the stories held within the iron cells and behind the prison walls ...
Built in 1872 and restored in 1989, the prison is the highlight of the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. Pick up a brochure in the gift shop and head toward the prison for a self-guided tour. Plan to spend at least an hour inside.
The Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site has an incredibly rich history. Run as a federal (territorial) and state prison from 1872 to 1903, it then became the Agricultural Experiment Station for the University of Wyoming after the State Prison relocated to Rawlins.
