Heyward Shepherd

Historical marker location:

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of Potomac Street and Shenandoah Street (Business U.S. 340), on the right when traveling east on Potomac Street.)

Marker installed: 1931

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.