Parchman Farm

Parchman Farm, officially known as Mississippi State Penitentiary, is a historic prison located in Mississippi. It has a complex history, initially established in 1901 as a brutal state prison that used inmate labor for agriculture and other work. Over time, Parchman became notorious for harsh conditions, forced labor, and racial inequalities. Today, it functions as a modern correctional facility, but its legacy remains tied to issues of racial injustice and the history of prison labor in the United States.