Marquette Branch Prison

The Marquette Branch Prison is located in Marquette, Michigan on the south shore of Lake Superior. The prison, which opened in 1889, is a facility of the Michigan Department of Corrections that holds about 1,100 inmates in maximum and minimum-security housing.

Building
…lies at an elevation of 643 feet (196 metres)
Description: Prison and historic place in Michigan, United States
Also known as
“Marquette State Prison”
“State House of Correction Marquette”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Peter Cathedral and Marquette County Courthouse.

St. Peter Cathedral

Church

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St. Peter Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral… St. Peter Cathedral is situated 2 miles north of Marquette Branch Prison.

Marquette County Courthouse

Courthouse

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The Marquette County Courthouse, a government building… Marquette County Courthouse is situated 2 miles north of Marquette Branch Prison.

Marquette Harbor Light

Lighthouse

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The Marquette Harbor Light is located on Lake Superior… Marquette Harbor Light is situated 2½ miles north of Marquette Branch Prison.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Harvey and Trowbridge Park.

Harvey

Village

Harvey is a census-designated place in Marquette County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Harvey is situated 2 miles southeast of Marquette Branch Prison.