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State prison · Jackson County, Arkansas

McPherson Unit

McPherson Unit is a state prison in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas. It is run by the Arkansas department of corrections. Its listed capacity is 971 places, with a recorded population of about 1,051. The listed security level is maximum. It is one of 3 places of detention the atlas lists in Jackson County. This page gives its telephone number, official website and address, with an interactive map. The nearest other entry in the atlas is Grimes Unit, about 500 metres away.

Location

Where it stands

Jackson County · 11 facilities on this plate

Particulars

Particulars

Type
State prison
Capacity
971 beds
Population
1,051
Security level
Maximum
County
Jackson County
State
Arkansas
Country
United States
Vicinity

Also in Jackson County

All of Jackson County

Questions

Frequently asked

Where can I find McPherson Unit?

McPherson Unit is at 302 Corrections Drive, Newport, AR 72112 (Jackson County, Arkansas).

What is the phone number of McPherson Unit?

The main number on record is (870) 523-2639. Numbers can change, so check the agency's official website if the call does not connect.

How do I find out if someone is held at McPherson Unit?

Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (870) 523-2639. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

Are there other prisons in Jackson County?

Yes. The atlas lists 2 other places of detention in Jackson County; they are linked at the bottom of this page.

What are the GPS coordinates of McPherson Unit?

McPherson Unit is at 35.6260° N, 91.1937° W. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

Does McPherson Unit have a website or email address?

The official website is linked on this page. Use it for general questions; urgent matters are best handled by phone.

What kind of facility is McPherson Unit?

McPherson Unit is a state prison run by the Arkansas department of corrections. State prisons hold people convicted of state crimes and serving longer sentences, typically over a year.

What is the capacity of McPherson Unit?

Its sources list a capacity of 971 places and a population of about 1,051 at the last count. Actual occupancy changes from day to day.

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