7. Stockade


The Post Stockade was constructed in 1918 but did not become operational until 1921. The facility held up to 450 prisoners during World War II. During World War II, there were several escape attempts and some prisoners who succeeded in escaping. The last prisoner execution was on April 22, 1947. This was the last person in Hawaii to die by capital punishment. The facility is designed to handle 76 prisoners.


The Stockade

SCHOFIELD HISTORICAL MAP INDEX
1. Div. Headquarters 2. Richardson Pool 3. Golf Course
4. Horse Stables 5. Kolekole Pass 6. Post Cemetery
7. Stockade 8. Ralston Field 9. Post Office
10. Pineapple Limited 11. Boxing Bowl 12. Post Theater
13. Chapel 14. Soldiers Barracks 15. Post Exchange
16. Museum 17. Officers Quarters 18. Post Gates
19. Kemoo Farms 20. Officers Club 21. Hospital



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