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Yes there is a list of names. I just visited yuma prison today it was very interesting. There is a cemetery with all the prisoner's name on a a stone.
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When was Yuma Territorial Prison created?
Yuma Territorial Prison was created in 1876. It operated as a prison from 1876 to 1909 and is now a historical site in Yuma, Arizona.
What is the phone number of the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park in Yuma Arizona?
The phone number of the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is: 520-783-4771.
I'm doing a research essay on the Yuma Territorial Prison for school but I'm missing something important How much money was raised in renovating the yuma territorial prison in 1939?
The amount of money raised for the Yuma Territorial Prison in 1939, is not listed online. According to the AZ State Park official site, money was raised in 1939 to renovate the tower and to build a museum.
How many women and men were in the Yuma Territorial Prison?
3,069 prisoners, 29 were women
Where is the Yuma Crossing State Park in Yuma Arizona located?
The address of the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is: , Yuma, AZ 85366-8792
What are three tourist attractions in or around Yuma AZ?
A neat place to visit would be the Territorial Prison State Park. There are also museums and several other state parks that could be checked out like Yuma Crossing State Historic Park.
How old is Yuma's tutorial prison?
2016
Can you give a name of two of Arizona's state parks?
Yuma Territorial Prison State Park.Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park.Slide Rock State Park.Fort Verde State Historiic Park.
Are there any hiking trails in Yuma?
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Yuma Conservation Garden Telegraph Pass Trail Desert Paradise RV Resort Capri RV Resort Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park   Saved to your Map Mesa Verde RV Resort Suni Sands RV Resort Araby Acres RV Resort Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
What info do you have on Yuma Territorial Prison?
Brief History... On July 1, 1876, the first seven inmates entered the Territorial Prison at Yuma, and were locked into the new cells they had built themselves. A total of 3,069 prisoners, including 29 women, lived within these walls during the prison's thirty-three years of operation. Their crimes ranged from murder to polygamy, with grand larceny being the most common. A majority served only portions of their sentences due to the ease with which paroles and pardons were obtained. One hundred eleven persons died while serving their sentences, most from tuberculosis, which was common throughout the territory. Of the many prisoners who attempted escape, twenty-six were successful, but only two were from within the prison confines. No executions took place at the prison because capital punishment was administered by the county government. Despite an infamous reputation, written evidence indicates that the prison was humanely administered, and was a model institution for its time. The only punishments were the dark cells for inmates who broke prison regulations, and the ball and chain for those who tried to escape. During their free time, prisoners hand-crafted many items. Those items were sold at public bazaars held at the prison on Sundays after church services. Prisoners also had regular medical attention, and access to a good hospital. Schooling was available for convicts, and many learned to read and write in prison. The prison housed one of the first "public" libraries in the territory, and the fee charged to visitors for a tour of the institution was used to purchase books. One of the early electrical generating plants in the West furnished power for lights and ran a ventilation system in the cellblock. By 1907, the prison was severely overcrowded, and there was no room on Prison Hill for expansion. The convicts constructed a new facility in Florence, Arizona. The last prisoner left Yuma on September 15, 1909. The Yuma Union High School occupied the buildings from 1910 to 1914. Empty cells provided free lodging for hobos riding the freights in the 1920s, and sheltered many homeless families during the Depression. Townspeople considered the complex a source for free building materials. This, plus fires, weathering, and railroad construction, destroyed the prison walls and all buildings except the cells, main gate and guard tower; but these provide a glimpse of convict life a century ago.
Yuma, AZ?
Yuma, AZ is located in Southwest Arizona. The desert sun makes it the perfect place to visit anytime of the year. Many people come to Yuma during the winter months to escape the harsh cold of other places. This location makes it the perfect place if you like to play outdoors. There is bird watching, exploring National and State Parks as well as historical sites to visit. Yuma-Birding and Nature Festival takes place once a year and is a great way to learn about the wildlife which can be found here. While in Yuma you should pay a visit to the Yuma Territorial Prison which housed criminals during the Wild West days. Many visitors enjoy water skiing and tubing down the Colorado River which runs through the area. There are also narrated tours for you to enjoy. Whatever your passion is, visiting Yuma, AZ is sure to get your heart racing and bring a smile to your face.
Where is the Yuma Pl in Yuma located?
The address of the Yuma Pl is: 910 S Main St, Yuma, 80759 2402
