It was one of 61 field unit prisons renovated or built during the late 1930's to house inmates who worked building roads. In the original prison, inmates were housed in a building that had two dormitories. A modular dormitory was added in 1978. These housing units are still in use today.
Inmates work in a number of jobs.
They may be assigned to Department of Transportation road crews or work under contract for local government agencies. Inmates may also be assigned to maintenance or kitchen duties. Inmates nearing parole may participate in work release, leaving the prison for part of the day to work for a business in the community. Inmates may participate in substance abuse treatment programs. Go south on N.C. 87 three-tenths of a mile to Crescent Square Drive.