| Opened: |
1955 |
| Warden: |
Jerry Ferrell |
| Phone: |
(251) 368-8122 |
| Mailing Address: |
Fountain 3800
Atmore, AL 36503-3800 |
| Street Address: |
9677 Hwy 21 N
Atmore, AL 36503 |
| Capacity: |
1109 |
G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility
originated in 1928 as the Moffett Prison Farm, later renamed Atmore
Prison Farm until it burned in 1949. The facility was eventually
rebuilt in 1955 and has a capacity for 855 medium custody inmates. The
facility was named in honor of an officer killed in the line of duty.
Located on 8,200 acres about seven miles north of Atmore on State
Highway 21, Fountain maintains cattle, agricultural operations, and
vegetable gardens. Additionally, the facility offers vocational
programs through the nearby Jefferson Davis Community College. Fountain
has an annual budget of approximately $8,132,000.