Mack Alford Correctional Center

Mack H. Alford Correctional Center (MACC, originally the Stringtown Correctional Center) is an Oklahoma Department of Corrections prison in unincorporated Atoka County, Oklahoma, near Stringtown. The medium security prison, which opened in 1973, is named after Mack H. Alford, who once served as the prison's warden.^[2]

Mack Alford Correctional Center (MACC)

Location in Oklahoma
Coordinates	34°31′31″N 96°02′10″W
Status	Operational
Security class	Medium & Minimum
Capacity	933
Population	789[1] (as of April 10, 2017[1])
Opened	1973; 52 years ago (1973)
Managed by	Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Warden	Margaret Green
Street address	1151 North Highway 69
City	Stringtown, Oklahoma
ZIP Code	74569-0220
Country	USA
Website	Oklahoma Department of Corrections - Mack Alford Correctional Center

Oklahoma Corrections Industry operates a factory for furniture renovation and sign production at the facility. A 150 herd cow/calf operation is also operated by the Department of Corrections Agri-Services.^[3]

On May 14, 1988 inmates rioted while preparing to be transported, taking 8 guards hostage. The rioters started fires in 3 buildings, causing extensive damage. One guard and an inmate were wounded.^[4]

Notable inmates

• Glen Gore - convicted of the murder of Debbie Carter following the exoneration of Ron Williamson and Dennis Fritz^[5]