Cedar Lawn

Historical marker location:

8168 Middleway Pike, Kearneysville, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Middleway Pike (West Virginia Route 51) and Earle Road on Middleway Pike.)

Marker installed: 1982

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.