Published 8 months ago

Former Kansas State Penitentiary now open for public tours

Summary by Ground News

The Kansas State Penitentiary has a more interesting history than some might realize. The original prison, known in modern days as the Lansing Correctional Facility, was abandoned several years ago. Construction on the original limestone building began in the 1860s using prison labor. The prison executed state, federal and military prisoners by hanging until 1965.

0 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

KRDO

Former Kansas State Penitentiary now open for public tours

By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story LANSING, Kansas (KCTV) — It’s not as famous as Alcatraz, but the Kansas State Penitentiary has a more interesting history than some might realize, and the Lansing Historical Society plans to share about it. The original prison, known in modern days as the Lansing Correctional Facility, was abandoned several years ago when a new one opened right behind it. State lawmakers were discussing …

8 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year

Stories disproportionately reported by the Left or the Right

Ground News Article Assistant

Not enough coverage to generate an Article Assistant.