By 1882, it was the largest walled prison in the world and a quarter the size of Jackson in terms of population. It started with three log cabins, built with huge, wide logs, almost like a fur ...

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is considering a proposal from the County Parks Department to fix up several old and unused buildings on the high stone-walled grounds of the historic ...

Jackson’s prison was once known as the biggest walled prison in the world, with more than 5,700 cells. It opened in 1934. Cell block 7 was an active part of the prison until 2007.

Cell Block 7 — when Jackson was the largest walled prison in the world, there once were 12 — was decommissioned in 2007. It has been a museum since 2014. Even ...

Michigan State Prison. Jackson is home to Michigan’s first prison. ... By 1882, it was the largest walled prison in the world at the time and a quarter the size of Jackson in terms of population.

The Cell Block 7 Prison Museum is set to close its doors Dec. 29, announced partner the Ella Sharp Museum in a news release. Shortages in financial support and staffing, as well as maintenance ...

When Michigan became a state in the 1830s, the first act by Governor Stevens T. Mason was to build Jackson prison, which became the largest walled prison in the world at one time. Today there are ...