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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Frommer's Highly Recommended

1 Prison Hill Rd, Yuma, AZ

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Hours Sept-May daily 9am-5pm; June-Aug Thurs-Mon 8am-3pm
Phone 928/783-4771
Web site http://www.azstateparks.com
Prices Admission $5 adults, $2 children 7-13, free for children 6 and under
Closed Closed Christmas

Review of Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

If you've ever wondered where they really locked up the bad guys in the Wild West, check out this fortresslike prison on a bluff above the Colorado River. This prison opened for business in 1876 and, despite the thick stone walls and iron bars, was considered a model penal institution in its day. It even had its own electricity-generating plant and ventilation system. The prison museum has some interesting displays, including photos of many of the men and women who were incarcerated here.

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