Wallens Ridge State Prison is a level 5 state prison located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, housing approximately 1,200 inmates. Since opening in April 1999, it has been a part of the Virginia Department of Corrections, and is identical to the Red Onion State Prison near Pound.[1] The prison was built for over $70 million. As of 1999 the prison employs almost 800 people.
  Location in Virginia | |
| Location | Big Stone Gap, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°50′31.4″N 82°47′12.5″W / 36.842056°N 82.786806°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Supermax |
| Population | 1200 |
| Opened | April 1999 |
| Managed by | Virginia Department of Corrections |
| Warden | J Artrip |
| Street address | 272 Dogwood Drive P.O. Box 759 |
| City | Big Stone Gap |
| County | Wise County |
| State/province | Virginia |
| ZIP Code | 24219 |
| Country | United States |
| Website | vadoc |
Notable Inmates edit
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References edit
- ^ "At Va.'s Toughest Prison, Tight Controls", Washington Post, p. C1, April 18, 1999, retrieved 2010-01-16
- ^ "A murderer describes his crime, then claims it was for a man he never met". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ Richmond, Contact Virginia Department of Corrections P. O. Box 26963; Va 23261674-3000. "VADOC — Offender Locator". vadoc.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
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External links edit
- Virginia Department of Corrections Facilities
- Stun gun cited in state prisoner's death at Wallens Ridge
- $750,000 settlement for prison suicide
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