Wyoming Territorial Prison
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 138
Laramie · Wyoming · Prisons & hospitals
Wyoming Territorial Penitentiary HABS WY1.jpg — unknown HABS photographer. Public domain. Image source and credits. Displayed at reduced size; no content edits.
Reported haunting · Check access
A preserved frontier-era prison included in Wyoming's paranormal travel coverage.
Historical background
The Wyoming Territorial Prison is a former federal government prison near Laramie, Wyoming. Built in 1872, it is one of the oldest buildings in Wyoming. It operated as a federal penitentiary from 1872 to 1890, and as a state prison from 1890 to 1901. It was then transferred to the University of Wyoming and was used as an agricultural experiment station until 1989. In 1991, the facility was opened to the public, and in 2004, it was designated as Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site.
Background excerpt: Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site, Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpted from the introduction; formatting simplified. Contributor history.
The story behind the stop
The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗
Plan your visit
Check the source and the venue’s current visitor information before setting out. This label does not guarantee that interiors, tours, or grounds are open. Confirm hours, admission, accessibility, and any reservation requirements.
Use authorized tours and approved routes. These institutions hold histories of real people; avoid treating suffering as a prop or entering restricted areas.
Locate Wyoming Territorial Prison on a map ↗
Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
Keep exploring Wyoming
- Wyoming Frontier Prison · Rawlins
- Occidental Hotel · Buffalo