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Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum

Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum
406 North High Street
319-462-2386

The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum showcases the 132-year history of Iowa's largest prison, the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The museum offers displays describing prison life, the “guard” through the years, and a large variety of photographs from the prison's early days.