Wethersfield State Prison
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Wethersfield State Prison was the second state prison in the state of Connecticut. Used between 1827 and 1963, it was later demolished and the site turned into a park on the banks of the Connecticut River.
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Location | Wethersfield, Connecticut |
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Coordinates | 41°43′12″N 72°39′31″W |
Status | Closed |
Capacity | 788 |
Opened | 21 October 1827 |
Closed | November, 1963 |
Managed by | Connecticut State Prison |
Director | Wardens[1]
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