The Nevada State Prison (NSP) was established in 1862 when the Nevada Legislature purchased the Warm Springs Hotel and 20 acres of land for $80,000. NSP was one of the oldest operating prisons in the US until the facility was officially decommissioned May 18, 2012. NSP is owned by the state and the Department of Corrections. It is now one of the State's Historical Treasures managed by the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society. This facility will now be used to showcase Nevada's rich history through commercial and tourist related activities such as guided tours. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.