Historical Marker
John Hackers Settlement
Historical marker location:
4422 Hackers Creek Rd, Berlin, West Virginia
( Marker is on Hackers Creek Road (County Route 7) 0.7 miles north of Berlin Road, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1976
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.