United States Penitentiary, Marion

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Where is United States Penitentiary, Marion?Marion, Illinois, United States
2. When was United States Penitentiary, Marion built?1963
3. How many people live in United States Penitentiary, Marion?Around 1,000 individuals (2023)
4. What is the United States Penitentiary, Marion?The United States Penitentiary, Marion is a federal prison in Illinois that holds the most dangerous and disruptive inmates in the United States. It was built in 1963 to help keep the country safe.
5. Why was USP Marion built in 1963?It was built in 1963 because the federal prison system needed a place that could keep the most dangerous inmates safe and under strict control.

Federal Correctional Institution: A prison managed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for individuals convicted of federal crimes.
Control Unit: A highly restrictive unit within a prison designed for inmates who pose extreme security risks.
Incapacitation: The act of preventing someone from committing crimes by keeping them imprisoned.