"Blakeley"

Historical marker location:

Wheatland, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Huyett Road and Augustine Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Huyett Road.)

Marker installed: 1971

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.