Yuma Territorial Prison

Yuma Territorial Prison
Yuma, Arizona
1 Prison Hill Rd. Yuma AZ

Yuma Territorial Prison was constructed in 1876, the first seven prisoners were tasked with the building of their own cells. During its 33 year lifetime the prison held more than 3000 prisoners, including 20 or more women.
Due to nearby construction only about half the prison remains.

The Prison

The Front Gate

The Yard and Cells

This Cell still has the iron bunks, looks a bit cramp.

The Dark Cell

The Dark Cell,Yuma Territorial Prison, Set deep within the stone, with only a shaft carved above to admit some feeble light and ventilation. The purpose was punishment in isolation, enclosed in a cage whose base still remains on the floor.
Many ghostly tales are told of this place and entering within the dark confined space can give one a sense of dread. The pictures seen here were taken with a flash. Besides the Ghostly Residents of this Dark Chamber were what appeared to be a small group of Mexican Free Tailed Bats. I would imagine that some of the ghostly tails could be blamed upon these harmless creatures, being disturb and flying about all but invisible within their dark abode.
So if you dare enter and see if you can find a tale of your own.

Burial Ground
111 Souls Interred in These Grounds

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