Western Region
Red Onion State Prison
Located in Wise County, Virginia.
Tracy S. Ray, Warden
10800 H. Jack Rose HighwayP. O. Box 970
Pound, VA 24279
(276) 796-7510
Maximum Security - Assignment Criteria:
Long Term; Single, multiple, & Life + sentences. PROFILE: Disruptive; Assaultive; Severe Behavior Problems; Predatory-type behavior; Escapes Risks. No disruptive behavior for at least past 24 months prior to consideration for a transfer to any less-secure facility.
Specifications:
- Opened - August, 1998
- Average Daily Population (June 2008) - 769
- Special Populations - Pending
- Special Programs - Pending
- Site Additions/Upgrades - Pending
- Virginia Correctional Enterprises - Pending
Directions From Richmond:
Take I-64 West to I-81 South. Take Exit 14 into Abingdon. Proceed through Abingdon to Route 19/58 North to Hansonville. At Hansonville turn left onto Alternate U.S. Route 58 West. Proceed on Alt. U.S. Route 58 through the towns of St. Paul and Coeburn to Norton. At Norton turn right onto U.S. Route 23 North. Proceed approximately thirteen (13) miles and turn right onto U.S. Route 23 Business to downtown Pound. Turn right onto State Route 83 in downtown Pound. Proceed on State Route 83 East toward Clintwood, approximately three and four tenths miles (3.4), then turn right onto State Route 361 South to facility.