Peter Burr House

Historical marker location:

147 E Burr Blvd, Kearneysville, West Virginia

( Marker is at the intersection of War Admiral Boulevard (West Virginia Route 9) and W. Burr Road, on the right when traveling south on War Admiral Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 1982

architecture houses residential buildings

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.