Confederates Converge

Historical marker location:

Bolivar, West Virginia

( Marker can be reached from Bakerton Road (County Road 27), on the right when traveling south.)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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.