Mathias Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

Mathias, West Virginia

( Memorial is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 259 and Howard's Lick Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 259.)

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.