William H. Davis

Historical marker location:

100 Florida St, Charleston, West Virginia

( Marker is on Kanawha Boulevard West just east of Florida Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2019

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.