Historical Marker
Keyser / Averells Raid
Historical marker location:
Keyser, West Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of East Piedmont Street and North Davis Street, on the right when traveling north on East Piedmont Street.)
Marker installed: 1980
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.