The prison opened in 1916. Upon its April 2001closing, the facility consisted of 300 structures, of which 136 are considered to be of historical significance. The land transfer marks the final stage of the General Services Administration land disposal project stipulated by the Lorton Technical Corrections Act. The project includes the disposition of 147 acres of land to the County Water Authority for construction of a new water facility, and 115 acres for educational purposes.

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