Thomaston in Knox County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Maine State Prison at Thomaston
Closed February 11, 2002
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2024
1. Maine State Prison at Thomaston marker
In the decades following 1923 many improvements and additions were made including a new Commissary, Segregation Unit, Chapel, Gymnasium, and Deputy Warden's Office.
In 1992 the Segregation Unit closed and a new "Super Max' facility opened in the neighboring town of Warren.
On February 11, 2002, the Maine State Prison at Thomaston closed and 400 prisoners moved to a new 900 bed, maximum security facility in Warren, Maine.
On March 21, 2002, demolition began and after 178 years the old prison become part of Maine history.
"Leadership and Respect Prevailed"
Angus S. King, Jr., Governor
State of Maine 1995-2003
Martin A. Magnusson, Commissioner
Department of Corrections
Jeffrey D. Merrill, Warden
Maine State Prison
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Places.
Location. 44° 4.583′ N, 69° 11.491′ W. Marker is in Thomaston, Maine, in Knox County. It can be reached from Wadsworth Street south of William King Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomaston ME 04861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine and on Penobscot Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maine State Prison (a few steps from this marker); Former State Prison Site
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Also see . . . Maine State Prison (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 2, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 15, 2024
2. Maine State Prison at Thomaston marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
