Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, Laramie

Name: Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
Address: 975 Snowy Range Rd, Laramie, 82070-6719, United States
Telephone: +1 307-745-3733

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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site

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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. It was then transferred to the University of Wyoming and was used as an agricultural experiment station until 1989. In 1991, the facility was opened to the public, and in 2004, it was designated as Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site. ()

Built: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 41°18'40"N, 105°36'36"W

Address

975 Snowy Range RdLaramie 82070-6719 United States

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+1 307-745-3733

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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laramie Plains Museum, Snow Train Rolling Stock, St. Matthew's Cathedral, St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie.

1.1 miE
Museum, Historical place, Park
Laramie Plains Museum, Laramie
28 min walk • The Ivinson Mansion, now the Laramie Plains Museum, was built in 1892 in Laramie, Wyoming by Jane and Edward Ivinson. Designed by architect Walter E.
0.8 miE
Museum
Snow Train Rolling Stock, Laramie
20 min walk • The Snow Train Rolling Stock, located in Railroad Heritage Park in Laramie, Wyoming, consists of five pieces of Union Pacific Railroad rolling stock.
0.9 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie
23 min walk • St. Matthew's Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Wyoming. The cathedral is a contributing property in the St. Matthew's Cathedral Close, a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie, Laramie
28 min walk • St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie was founded in 1886 as the first German language congregation in Wyoming. The church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The cornerstone was laid on July 13, 1890, three days after statehood.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Laramie Downtown Historic District, Laramie
22 min walk • The Laramie Downtown Historic District comprises the historic core of Laramie, Wyoming. Established in 1868, Laramie owes its existence to the Union Pacific Railway, which chose the site and began selling property.
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Bath Row, Laramie
28 min walk • Bath Row, also known as the Theodore Bath Historic District, are four buildings in Laramie, Wyoming, built in 1883 by Theodore Bath and his brothers. The houses were built to be rented to employees of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site open?

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Snow Train Rolling Stock, Laramie (20 min walk), Laramie Downtown Historic District, Laramie (22 min walk), St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie (23 min walk).

How to get to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site by public transport?

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Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, Laramie

Facts and practical information

Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Laramie Plains Museum, Laramie

Snow Train Rolling Stock, Laramie

St. Matthew's Cathedral, Laramie

St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Laramie, Laramie

Laramie Downtown Historic District, Laramie

Bath Row, Laramie

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site open?

Which popular attractions are close to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site?

How to get to Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site by public transport?