LOCATION FILE
Michigan's First State Prison
FOLLOWJackson, MI
DIRECTIONS →OVERVIEW
Michigan's original state penitentiary, opened in 1839 and expanded into the world's largest walled prison before closing in 2007; the historic 19th-century section is now Armory Arts Village.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
Visitors report cold spots, disembodied voices, and shadowy figures in the old cellblocks, with lore centered on inmate Elias Friske, executed in 1893.
VISITING
Portions operate as a museum with public and paranormal tours.
SITE PLAN
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Curated references and articles coming soon.
INVESTIGATION RECORD
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HISTORICAL RECORD · 0 CITED ENTRIES
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COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
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GROUP FINDINGS