State Correctional Institution – Frackville


The State Correctional Institution – Frackville is a maximum-security correctional facility for males off Interstate 81 in Ryan Township in rural Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Frackville and about northwest of Reading.
In 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections considered closing the prison, as part of an attempt by the state government to reduce the state's budget deficit. However, the prison was spared closure. Had SCI - Frackville closed it would likely have dealt a significant blow to the local economy, as it employs over 400 staff.

Construction and development of SCI-Frackville

Construction of SCI-Frackville cost $33 Million to construct and spurred development of motels and other businesses in the area.

Notable prisoners