The Point

Historical marker location:

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Shenandoah Street (Business U.S. 340) and Potomac Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Meriwether Lewis at Harpers Ferry.

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.