Old Town

Historical marker location:

New Cumberland, West Virginia

( Marker is on North Chester Street (West Virginia Route 2) south of Washington Street (West Virginia Route 8), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2002

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.