Virginia State Penitentiary Richmond Va
Virginia State Penitentiary - Wikipedia
Virginia State Penitentiary was a prison in Richmond, Virginia. Towards the end of its life it was a part of the Virginia Department of Corrections . First opening in 1800, the prison was completed in 1804; it was built due to a reform movement preceding its construction. [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_State_Penitentiary
Homepage — Virginia Department of Corrections
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections’ (VADOC) Victim Services Unit has debuted its new state-of-the-art notification program for crime victims. The Notification and Assistance for Victim Inclusion (NAAVI) is a new, user-friendly, and victim-oriented system, designed to alert crime victims of any change in the status of one or more inmates.
https://vadoc.virginia.gov/
The Notorious History of the Virginia State Penitentiary
The Virginia State Penitentiary cornerstone was laid August 19, 1797, near the intersection of what is today Belvidere and Spring Streets, and the first prisoner, a man named Thomas Merryman, was admitted April 1, 1800. For the next 190 years, the penitentiary endured four fires, an earthquake, and numerous riots and escapes.
https://virginiahistory.org/learn/historical-media/notorious-history-virginia-state-penitentiary
State Penitentiary, Richmond, Va. – Encyclopedia Virginia
State Penitentiary, Richmond, Va. In this color postcard dated 1909, a horse-drawn carriage stands in front of the Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond. The original prison building, designed by the British-born architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, was opened in 1800. FEATURED IN Littleton Owens (ca. 1842–March 11, 1894)
https://encyclopediavirginia.org/state-penitentiary-copy2/
State Penitentiary - Civil War Richmond
The State Penitentiary was located at the western terminus of Byrd Street, northwest of Gamble's Hill. Written Accounts 1840-11-17, Richmond Whig; sale of land between Tredegar and the Penitentiary – contains 19 “comfortable brick tenements” (future Tredegar worker housing?)
https://civilwarrichmond.com/prisons/state-penitentiary
Facilities & Offices — Virginia Department of Corrections
Richmond, VA 23236 . Henry J. Ponton Jr., Regional Operations Chief. Virginia Correctional Enterprises. Phone: (804) 743-4100. 8030 Whitebark Terrace Richmond, VA 23237. Secure Medical Facilities. Medical College of Virginia. Phone: (804) 828-0804. 401 North 12th Street Richmond, VA 23298. Community Facilities. Chesterfield Women’s
https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov/facilities-and-offices/
Virginia State Penitentiary, Richmond – Filmed in 1991
Virginia State Penitentiary, Richmond – Filmed in 1991 Posted on October 22, 2015 by Scott The Virginia State Penitentiary was closed and demolished in 1991. The state pen was located at 500 Spring Street in Richmond. This is a look at the grounds and cells after the inmates were moved. < VIRGINIA STATE PENITENTIARY 1991 - PRISON TOUR Watch on >
https://www.oregonhill.net/2015/10/22/virginia-state-penitentiary-richmond-filmed-in-1991/
Offender Locator — Virginia Department of Corrections
Search for an offender's location and release date if they are under the custody of the Virginia Department of Corrections. ... Out-of-State Incarceration & Supervision Requests; Resources For Offenders. Incoming Offenders ... Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 674-3000. Policies. Web Policy; Freedom of Information Act;
https://vadoc.virginia.gov/general-public/offender-locator/
A Permanent Reminder - richmondmagazine.com
The Virginia State Penitentiary closed in December 1990, and was demolished in 1992. The property where the penitentiary stood is now owned by NewMarket Corp. “Old Sparky,” the nickname given to the electric chair, was moved to Greensville Correctional Center in Jarrett.
https://richmondmagazine.com/news/news/virginia-state-penitentiary-marker/
Virginia Inmate Search, Prison and Jail Information - StateCourts
Find information about the prisons and jails in Virginia and search inmate records in VA with 3 easy clicks. StateCourts.org. Home; Inmate Search; ... There are 38,000 inmates in Virginia state prison. Another 23,000 inmates reside in county jails, and 6,400 live in federal prisons within the state. ... VA 23860 Phone: 804-733-7881 More ...
https://www.statecourts.org/inmate-search/virginia/