In Memoriam

Historical marker location:

Near the NW corner of Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, West Virginia

( Memorial is at the intersection of Seminary Street and Congress Street, on the left when traveling south on Seminary Street.)

Marker installed: 1966

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.