Wyoming Territorial Prison Historic Site Maps

Wyoming Territorial Prison Historic Site Description

One of the best ways to get to know someone is by visiting their home. At the “Big House across the River” displays of convicts, cells, and artifacts tell the stories of people from the Prison’s past. You can experience these stories through guided tours or on your own. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Wyoming Territorial Prison was built in 1872. It became a symbol of law and order during the turmoil of the wild west. For 30 years it held violent and desperate outlaws (including the notorious Butch Cassidy). Located on 197 acres, the Site offers restored historic build