(Indianapolis, IN) - Indiana State Prison is now staying where it’s been for over 160 years.

Two years ago, authorities decided to relocate the prison to the new correctional facility going up in Westville.

Now, officials say the prison on Michigan City’s west side will be there for some time but how long was not known.

Recently, the state announced up to 1,000 empty prison beds would be leased to the federal government to house illegal immigrants.

Officials did not reveal if the state prison is staying there for that purpose.