North Central Unit

North Central Unit
StatusOperational
Opened1990
Managed byArkansas Department of Correction
Location of Calico Rock in Izard County, and Izard County in Arkansas

The North Central Unit is a prison located in Calico Rock, Arkansas. It is managed by the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

History

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The North Central Unit, sometimes known as the Calico Rock Prison, was founded as a way to bring jobs to the area and to build a prison facility in the northern part of the state.[1] At the time of its founding, local residents protested against the facility being built.[1]

In 2010, the prison expanded to house an additional 100 beds.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bratton, Joanne (April 1, 2010). "Prison observes 20th anniversary". Baxter Bulletin.
  2. ^ Bratton, Joanne (January 15, 2010). "State board approves Calico Rock prison expansion". Baxter Bulletin.
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