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Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:20 pm
by DaveK
We have been going to Yuma for many years but never took the time to see the Prison - until this year. In the warmer summer months (120 degrees+) this had to be hell. The dark cell was for the bad boys (and some women too). I understand there weren't many repeat dark cell occupants. The cost is $5.00 and it is a self guided tour. Well worth it to see one of the west's most notorious prisons.
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:07 pm
by BorregoWrangler
I've been there myself a few times. I can't even imagine what it would be like to be an inmate there. Thanks for the report!
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:43 pm
by OLLIE
Wow!!! What a place. Where is this exactly???
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 1:15 pm
by BorregoWrangler
OLLIE wrote:Wow!!! What a place. Where is this exactly???
Right here:
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/YUTE/map.html#Park_Map
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 5:58 pm
by Sanderhawk
I would think the dark cell would be cooler. I would take the bad people and chain them up out in the yard. That seems like it would be worse. Just saying.
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:26 pm
by DaveK
Sanderhawk wrote:I would think the dark cell would be cooler. I would take the bad people and chain them up out in the yard. That seems like it would be worse. Just saying.
Well.........that is partially true. There would be a few degrees difference between the dark cell and the outside, but certain other conditions apparently made up for this difference. There was no, how shall I say, bathroom facilities in the dark room and from the accounts, the stench was overpowering.
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:45 am
by ssc
Been there a few times. A nice place to visit and they have an interesting museum. As they say, a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.
Regards, Steve
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:34 pm
by DennisDawg
You can make a great trip out of Indian Pass, Black Mtn. and the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and then down to Yuma to see the Prison. It can be done in a nice weekend and there is plenty to see and do along the way.
Re: Yuma Territorial Prison 9/2/10
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:28 am
by BorregoWrangler
DennisDawg wrote:You can make a great trip out of Indian Pass, Black Mtn. and the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and then down to Yuma to see the Prison. It can be done in a nice weekend and there is plenty to see and do along the way.
Now that does make for a great trip! I know of a few other trails along the river that can be thrown in to make a great weekend getaway, with camping, wheelin', shooting, and fishing!