State Correctional Institution – Frackville Explained

Prison Name:State Correctional Instuition - Frackville
Location:Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Classification:Maximum-Security
Capacity:1192
Opened:1987
Managed By:Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

State Correctional Institution – Frackville is a maximum-security correctional facility for males off Interstate 81 in Ryan Township in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Frackville and about 40miles northwest of Reading.

In 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections considered closing the prison, as part of an attempt by the state government to reduce the state's budget deficit. However, the prison was spared closure. Had SCI - Frackville closed it would likely have dealt a significant blow to the local economy, as it employs over 400 staff.[1]

Construction and development of SCI-Frackville

Construction of SCI-Frackville cost $33 Million[2] to construct and spurred development of motels and other businesses in the area.

Notable prisoners

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External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: Frackville state prison to remain open, SCI Pittsburgh to close. Esack. Steve. themorningcall.com. 2018-03-19. en-US.
  2. "New State Prison Spurring Other Development" - Reading Eagle, 6/15/1986 (Retrieved 5/7/2011)
  3. Web site: Frackville State Prison /81215/. 2009-05-17. 2018-03-19. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20090517001522/http://www.prisoners.com/fracks.html. 2009-05-17.