The State Correctional Institution – Frackville is a maximum-security

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for males off

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in Ryan Township in rural Schuylkill County,

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, on the outskirts of Frackville and about northwest of

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. In 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections considered closing the prison, as part of an attempt by the state government to reduce the state's

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. However, the prison was spared closure. Had SCI - Frackville closed it would likely have dealt a significant blow to the local economy, as it employs over 400 staff.

Construction and development of SCI-Frackville

Construction of SCI-Frackville cost $33 Million to construct and spurred development of motels and other businesses in the area.

Notable prisoners

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served part of his sentence at SCI-Frackville. He and his wife Sandra's website www.prisoners.com was highly critical of the prison. * Anthony Peterson Jr. was to serve 11 years of the 14-year sentence for shooting Curtis Brinkley. According to Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Peterson served his sentence at this facility. * Linda Hayes, serving life without the possibility of parole due to her involvement in the Cheshire, Connecticut home invasion murders * Harold Haulman, serial killer

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Penna. Department of Corrections - SCI Frackville
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Construction and development of SCI-Frackville

Notable prisoners

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