Civil War Memorial

Historical marker location:

705 Tomlinson Ave, Moundsville, West Virginia

( Memorial is at the intersection of 7th Street (County Road 250/88) and Tomlinson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 7th Street.)

Marker installed: 1909

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.