Solitary confinement remained in existence at the Eastern Penitentiary until after the Civil War and was not formally ended until 1913.

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Eastern State Penitentiary, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, initially adopted a system of solitary confinement when it opened in 1829. This system was intended to encourage reflection and reform among prisoners but was gradually abandoned due to its detrimental effects on mental health. Although the practice of solitary confinement began to decline after the Civil War, it was not formally abolished at the institution until 1913.

Solitary Confinement Remained in Existence at the Eastern Penitentiary Until