Fort Mulligan

Historical marker location:

Petersburg, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of North Fork Highway (West Virginia Route 55) and Cedar Manor Court, on the right when traveling east on North Fork Highway.)

Marker installed: 2016

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.