Kentucky State Penitentiary is a maximum security prison which is located in Lyon County, Kentucky and is classified as a state facility. This institution began accepting inmates once original construction was completed and service started in 1886 but has been renovated/expanded since that time. There are a total of 856 (+/-) inmates currently serving time at this facility. Prisoners at Kentucky State Penitentiary are housed in separate areas depending on the crimes they committed, their current risk assessment, and their behavior. This facility is currently under the supervision of Warden Randy White and houses male offenders.

For family members and friends attempting to reach an inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary, please look at the below available option(s):

The direct phone number to reach this facility is:

270-388-2211

To send a letter to the facility, not an inmate, you can do so by using this address:

Kentucky State Penitentiary
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038

To send a letter to an inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary please use the following address:

Inmate Name, Inmate ID #
C/O Kentucky State Penitentiary
266 Water Street
Eddyville, KY 42038

To search for an inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary please use the following link:
http://kool.corrections.ky.gov/

If you are interested in setting up a visit at Kentucky State Penitentiary please read the following:

http://corrections.ky.gov/depts/AI/KSP/Pages/Visiting.aspx

To send money to an inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary please go here:

http://corrections.ky.gov/depts/AI/KSP/Pages/GeneralInmateInformation.aspx