The first women's prison in the United States was Mount Pleasant, built in 1839.

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Mount Pleasant Female Prison, later known as the Indiana Women's Prison, was established in 1873, not 1839, and is recognized as the first separate prison for women in the United States. However, the initial statement is incorrect regarding the date and the name, indicating a mix-up in historical facts. The first institution specifically for women in the U.S. was indeed focused on reform but the details provided are inaccurate.

The First Women's Prison in the United States Was Mount