7819 N.W. 228th Street Raiford, Florida 32026-1000
(904) 368-2500 Suncom: 830-2500 FAX: (904) 368-2740 E-Mail: fsprison@ mail.dc.state.fl.us
Chaplain's Office (904) 368-2591
Directions: From East: SR-16, 11 miles west of Starke on left. Go through archway, circle to left, Administration Building (Red Brick) behind parking lot. From North: (Macclenny) SR-121 south approximately 17 miles to SR-16 (before town of Raiford). Turn left onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right. From South: US-301 north approximately 35 miles north of Gainesville to Starke. Turn left onto SR-16 (Raiford Road) (West), go approximately 11 miles. The Institution is on the left. From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right.
Historical Information: What is now Union Correctional Institution was the original Florida State Prison and what is now known as Florida State Prison was constructed with the death chamber in 1961. Florida State Prison's title was transferred to the East Unit in 1973 and the old "flat top" Florida State Prison became Union Correctional Institution.
The O-Unit was built in 1955 as a maximum security unit assigned to the original Florida State Prison, housing close custody inmates. It is now utilized as a work camp, housing minimum and medium custody inmates.
Total Staff (on 1/07): 592
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