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South Dakota State Penitentiary
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The South Dakota State Penitentiary is a state prison located in South Dakota's largest city, Sioux Falls. The building's industry shop makes several things for the state, including woodwork and license plates. The State Penitentiary also houses South Dakota's death row for men and the state's execution chamber.[1]
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Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
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Coordinates | 43°34′01″N 96°43′30″W |
Status | Open |
Security class | Maximum, Medium, Minimum |
Opened | 1881 |
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