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Parchman, Mississippi, is a small town located in Sunflower County. It is best known for being the home of the Mississippi State Penitentiary, commonly referred to as Parchman Farm. Established in 1901, Parchman Farm has a notorious history as a maximum-security prison. It gained notoriety for its harsh conditions, forced labor, and racial segregation during the Jim Crow era. Today, Parchman remains an active correctional facility, housing inmates convicted of serious crimes.