New Cumberland

Historical marker location:

New Cumberland, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of North River Avenue and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North River Avenue.)

Marker installed: 2006

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.