The Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) in Jefferson City was the oldest continually operating prison west of the Mississippi River, opening in 1836 and closing in 2004. Now decommissioned, it offers history and paranormal tours through its historic buildings, including housing units and the gas chamber. The MSP was known for harsh conditions, including forced labor, overcrowded cells, and a period when Time magazine called it the “bloodiest 47 acres in America”
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