School Address: 960 Prison Rd Boydton VA 23917
School District: Department Of Correctional Education
County: Mecklenburg County
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Mecklenburg Correctional Center, previously located at 960 Prison Rd, Boydton, VA 23917, was a state prison facility under the Virginia Department of Corrections. It served primarily as a classification and intake center for male inmates and had been operational since it opened in 1977. Mecklenburg was known for housing high-risk inmates, including those on death row, until the state centralized death row facilities elsewhere. The center was notable for several escape attempts during its operation, reflecting its maximum-security status. However, the facility permanently closed in 2012 as part of a consolidation effort by the state to reduce costs and optimize resources within the correctional system.