Photo Gallery of Abandoned Prisons and Jails

There’s always a different feeling when you enter an abandoned prison. These prisons hold a history and tales that can be hard to believe, from corruption, abuse, murder, and more. And for many, this was not only a lifestyle, but their life.

Below is a photo gallery of abandoned prisons and jails across the United States. Images include abandoned prisons from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and more. For more information and images of these abandoned prisons and penitentiaries, check out the blog posts linked at the bottom of the page for more in depth overviews.