History
The Shakers owned this land after 1836, when they moved from Sodus in Wayne County, New York to escape worldly influences. When the membership of the sect declined, the Shakers sold the land to the state after they were assured it would be used for good purpose. Several of the Quaker buildings are still used today. The armory and church are of Quaker origin.
At the end of the 19th century, the state opened a facility for epileptics here. The name Sonyea is an acronym for State of New York Epileptic Asylum. Later the building were taken over by the state prison system.The prison now consists of 10 housing units A-l dorms the main prison is divided into 2 parts with a fence and sallyport to restrict movement between the two. j,k,l, dorms as well as the comisary church and rec. yard are on the lower. a-i dorm, hospital, school, c-school food service on the upper. a full hospital is on the grounds as well as full maint, and rec. yards with 3 soft ball diamonds a weight yard and horse shoe pits.
In the past, female prisoners were held at Groveland, but it is currently a facility for men.
Read more about this topic: Groveland Correctional Facility
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