Freedom's Call

Historical marker location:

Charles Town, West Virginia

( Marker is on E. Washington Street (West Virginia Route 51), on the right when traveling east.)

(Original Marker).

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.