Union Meetings

Historical marker location:

Clarksburg, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.)

"We intend to remain in the Union".

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.