Additional Information

  • CONSTRUCTED: 1947
  • CAPACITY:140
  • OPENED:1947
  • SECURITY LEVEL:MEDIUM
  • RENOVATED: 2000

MISSION:

Provide housing for state and county offenders and a general labor force supporting Terrell County Government.

HOUSING:

Five open dormitories.

WORK DETAILS:

Provides road details, mechanic shop, carpenter shop, trash details, janitorial details and county fire department.

  • OPEN DORMITORY
  • FIRE STATION
  • MEDIUM

PROGRAMS:

  • Academic: General Education Diploma
  • Counseling: Substance Abuse Education
  • Religious Activities: Various Worship Services, Bible Study
  • Vocational/OJT: Carpentry, Mechanic, Fire Fighting/Certification

DIRECTIONS:

Take I-85 to I-185 to Columbus. From Columbus take Hwy 280 South to Dawson. Continue through Dawson approximately 1??? miles South on Hwy 520. Terrell County Prison is on the right.