Jefferson County / Berkeley County

Historical marker location:

Bunker Hill, West Virginia

( Marker is on Washington Heritage Trail (West Virginia Route 51) near the Opequon Creek Bridge, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1974

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.