With the thousands of jails and prisons across the nation, it is likely you haven't heard of FCI Danbury — although you may have heard of one of the hit shows it inspired. This prison is located in Danbury, Connecticut, and was opened in 1940. While FCI Danbury houses male inmates, there are two additional campuses located adjacent to this facility that house female inmates, per Zoukis Consulting Group.

Though FCI Danbury doesn't have the notoriety of places like Alcatraz, Rikers Island, or San Quentin, it does have a few of its own claims to fame. The prison has had its share of recognizable inmates, including American poet Robert Lowell, who was sentenced for refusing to serve in World War II, according to the Stamford Advocate. Ring Lardner Jr., a screenwriter and one of the Hollywood 10 sent to prison by the House Un-American Activities Committee, also served time at FCI Danbury. In addition to its well-known prisoners, FCI Danbury was thrust into the spotlight with the release of the viral Netflix series, "Orange Is The New Black." The series is based on a memoir of the same name and was written by Piper Kerman, who served time at FCI Danbury.

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