Charles Town

Historical marker location:

101 Washington Street, Charles Town, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (U.S. 340) and South George Street (Route 151), on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.)

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.