James River Correctional Center Explained

James River Correctional Center was an American medium-security state-run correctional facility in Goochland County near Crozier, Virginia. Opened in 1896, it was the oldest prison in Virginia.[1] The correctional center housed approximately 450 male prisoners and employed 160 staff. The facility was closed effective April 1, 2011, due to a proposed state budget cut of $10.9 million for the following fiscal year.[2]

In popular culture

Since the closure of the prison, the state-run property has been used for sets for films such as Harriet and Lincoln, and television series such as John Adams and .[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: January 8, 2011 . James River Correctional, Va.'s oldest, to close . 2024-09-22 . The News Leader . Staunton, Virginia . ProQuest.
  2. News: Kinzie . Susan . May 31, 2011 . In Va., job hopes and prison remain empty . 2024-09-22 . . ProQuest.
  3. News: Peters . Laura . November 3, 2019 . How Virginia became the backdrop for 'Harriet' . 2024-09-22 . The News Leader . ProQuest.