Montgomery

Historical marker location:

315 4th Ave, Montgomery, West Virginia

( Marker is on 4th Avenue east of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1971

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.