Kentucky State Penitentiary, Eddyville, Kentucky
This is a photograph that I made at the Kentucky State maximum security prison in Eddyville in Lyon County, Kentucky in June 2006. This penitentiary is home to the state of Kentucky's "death row." It is known as the "castle" because of its architectural design. During my years in the Kentucky National Guard, I served in one of the state's military police units and we had an annual assignment at this prison. We were granted a tour of most of the prison and were shown the "death chamber." I had the distinct "opportunity" to sit in the electric chair, which is made from wood that used to be part of the hanging gallows....it was an eerie experience to say the least! I also worked as part of a security detail at this prison in 1997 for the execution of convicted killer, Harold McQueen.
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(Gary) [deleted] (57 months ago | reply)
Cool shot of not so cool place, the state penitentiary is here in town commonly called "Big Mac" and it houses the death row inmates.
apricotX is checking in :-) (57 months ago | reply)
it's interesting how much this place resembles a church...
papoose23_2007 added this photo to her favorites. (56 months ago)
papoose23_2007 (56 months ago | reply)
Pretty building though :D
Tripp124 (55 months ago | reply)
I toured KSP in 1975 and saw the "chair". I did not sit in it. The burned electric smell was still there. I think the last electrocution was approx. 1959.
poghia added this photo to their favorites. (41 months ago)
denniscornett (40 months ago | reply)
My oldest brother is in that prison right now
manofministry (25 months ago | reply)
i am part of ministry team going to eddyville prison every month. been going monthly for 4years with a bishop that has been going for 25+ years
manofministry (25 months ago | reply)
denniscornett who is your brother? does he go to chapel services either general population or protective custody? 4th sat of every month
sea gulls fly (8 months ago | reply)
we visited the other morning, the view is priceless!