Buckstone County Prison 45 years old

In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things -- the mountain chain gang and a man named SEABO.

Buckstone County Prison

The Hell Hole of North Carolina. In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things - the mountain chain gang and a man named Seabo. North Carolina's Buckstone County Prison and Chain Gang were infamous as the most feared correctional institution in the country. Run by the sadistically brutal Warden Coley and his henchman, Jimbo, prisoners rarely caused a problem and those that did, didn't live long enough to talk about it.

Credits

Buckstone County Prison Cast

Name Character
Ed Parker He was 47, 59 years old when he died as Jimbo
Don Barry He was 66, 68 years old when he died as Warden Coley
Sunset Carson He was 57, 69 years old when he died as Sheriff Deese
Earl Owensby as Seabo
David Allan Coe He was 38, now 84 years old as Reb Stock

Buckstone County Prison Crew

Name Department
Buckstone County Prison poster
Buckstone County Prison (45 years)

In 1957, the people of North Carolina feared two things -- the mountain chain gang and a man named SEABO.

  • Release day: Saturday, July 01, 1978
  • Runtime: 116 minutes