Michigan State Prison, Jackson
Facts and practical information
Michigan State Prison or Jackson State Prison, which opened in 1839, was the first prison in Michigan. After 150 years, the prison was divided, starting in 1988, into four distinct prisons, still in Jackson: the Parnall Correctional Facility which is a minimum-security prison; the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility where prisoners can finish their general education; the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center which is the common point of processing for all male state prisoners sentenced to any Michigan prison; and the Cooper Street Correctional Facility which is the common point for processing of all male state prisoners about to discharge, parole, or enter a community center or the camp program. ()
Michigan State Prison – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Jackson Crossing, Michigan Theatre, St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Temple Beth Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Michigan State Prison open?
- Monday 10 am - 12 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Michigan State Prison?
How to get to Michigan State Prison by public transport?
Train
- Jackson (19 min walk)
Bus
- Greyhound (21 min walk)