Operated By
Kentucky Department of Corrections (KDOC)
Phone
(270) 388-2211
Facility Address
Kentucky State Penitentiary
266 Water St
Eddyville
KY 42038
266 Water St
Eddyville
KY 42038
About
Maximum security. KDOC visitor approval required. No blue denim
📇 What you'll need: the person's full legal name and their KDOC inmate number. Mail, visits and deposits all use it to route correctly.
How to Send Mail
Mail goes directly to the facility: Inmate Name & KDOC Number, Kentucky State Penitentiary, 266 Water St, Eddyville, KY 42038.
Visiting
- Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Video visits run through Securus. See the facility's visiting page for current scheduling.
Official KDOC page for Kentucky State Penitentiary →
Sending Money
Deposit options and fees depend on the vendor your state uses and change from time to time. Our guide to sending money covers the common methods, and the official KDOC page lists the approved ones.
⚠️ Double-check before you send anything. Facility rules, addresses and approved vendors can change with little notice. Confirm current details on the official KDOC page before mailing letters, packages or money.
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