Darkesville

Historical marker location:

Darkesville, West Virginia

( Marker is on Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) south of Hatchery Road (County Route 11/8).)

The West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia, operated from 1866 to 1995, and was known for its harsh conditions and numerous executions. The prison is now a tourist attraction and offers tours of the facility.