Historical Marker
Withers Grave
Historical marker location:
Weston, West Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Avenue (U.S. 19) and Center Avenue (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling north on South Main Avenue.)
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.