York Correctional Institution

Janet S. York Correctional Institution is Connecticut's only state prison for women, located in Niantic. The facility opened in its current form in October, 1994, and houses a maximum of 1500 at a range of security levels from minimum to super maximum.

Type: Prison
Description: women’s prison in Connecticut, United States
Address: 201 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Thomas Lee House and Rocky Neck State Park.

Thomas Lee House

Building

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The Thomas Lee House is a historic house at the… Thomas Lee House is situated 2,200 feet south of York Correctional Institution.

Rocky Neck State Park

Nature reserve

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Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area…

McCook Park Beach

Beach

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McCook Point is a public park and beach located in the village of Niantic in the town of East Lyme. McCook Park Beach is situated 2 miles east of York Correctional Institution.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Niantic and Oswegatchie Historic District.

Niantic

Suburb

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Niantic is a census-designated place and village in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut. Niantic is situated 2½ miles east of York Correctional Institution.