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Angola Prison Rodeo - More than 50 Years
Louisiana State Peniten- tiary was built at the corner of 6th and Laurel Streets in Baton Rouge. After the Civil War, the penitentiary lease was awarded to a former Confederate Major by the name of Samuel James. The James Family would be in charge of the Louisiana Corrections sys- tem for the next 31 years. In 1880, Major James purchased an 8,000-acre plantation in West Felici- ana Parish called Angola (named after the area in Africa where the former slaves came from). He began keeping some in- mates there at what used to be the Old Slave Quar- ters, which later became Camp A. On January 1, 1901, the State of Louisi- ana resumed control of all inmates after 55 years of the lease system.
The State of Louisi- ana purchased the 8,000 acre Angola Plantation at $25.00 per acre, a total cost of $200,000. Fast forward to modern day and Angola’s current Warden, Burl Cain, is the longest serving warden in the his- tory of Angola. The Angola Rodeo, the longest running prison rodeo in the nation, got its start in 1965. The first arena was small, built by a handful of dedicated inmates and personnel. It wasn’t much in those days, and the rodeo was staged just for the entertainment of prisoners and employ- ees. It was reputed to be great fun. Today, the Angola Prison Rodeo is a professionally produced rodeo. Angola contracts with professional rodeo stock contractors to provide the rodeo stock used in events; profes- sional judges are con- tracted to objectively judge each event. In addition, to ensure inmate participant safety, professional rodeo clowns are always present in the arena during events. A full complement of emer- gency services personnel are on-site to provide med-
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ical assistance to inmates and spectators. Ticket, concession, and hobbycraft sales in the late 90’s broke all records, prompting the administra- tion to build another arena. Construction began on the new stadium in April 2000 and increased capacity to 7,500. The new stadium was completed for the first rodeo in 2000.
What began 50 years ago as a “fun” thing by a handful of rodeo-loving inmates and employees is now a big business. Proceeds from the Angola Prison Rodeo cover rodeo expenses and supplement the Louisiana State Peni- tentiary Inmate Welfare
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Fund, which provides for inmate educational and recreational supplies. Events include 'Guts & Glory', 'Convict Poker', 'Wild Cow Milking', 'Bust Out' and many more. The Prisoner Crafts Fair offers a large variety of artwork, woodwork, leatherwork, paintings, furniture, Christ- mas ornaments, dog hous- es and many other works of art. All are available at a great price from prisoners who have earned the privi- lege to be allowed to sell their wares to the public. FYI, to help make your ride shorter St. Francisville has many "Bed & Break- fasts" available and is close to Angola.
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