 The prison from the west, as it looks today | |
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| Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
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| Coordinates | 43°34′01″N 96°43′30″W / 43.56694°N 96.72500°W |
| Status | Open |
| Security class | Maximum, Medium, Minimum |
| Opened | 1881 |
The South Dakota State Penitentiary is a state prison located in South Dakota's largest city, Sioux Falls. The building's industry shop makes several things for the state, including woodwork and license plates. The State Penitentiary also houses South Dakota's death row for men and the state's execution chamber.[1]